[Hiring] Data Science Expert - AI/ML @Mercor

Role Description

• Design complex analysis tasks simulating real research work, including data cleaning, statistical analysis, and interpretation.
• Author clear, reproducible reference analyses in Jupyter Notebooks or Google Colab.
• Build tasks for fair comparison between analytical approaches, backed by spot checks and recommendations.
• Evaluate how models handle tasks and verify the accuracy of their statistics and conclusions.
• Collaborate with researchers to ensure consistent and accurate evaluations.

Qualifications

• Must-Have:
• MSc or PhD in statistics, data science, or a quantitative STEM field, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years in a research, research-engineering, or heavy data-analysis role.
• Proficiency in Python (pandas, NumPy) and Git.
• Strong data-analysis skills: data cleaning, statistical correlation, hypothesis testing, and result interpretation.
• Ability to communicate analytical findings effectively in writing.
• Preferred:
• Experience in AI training, model evaluation, or benchmark/task authoring.
• High attention to detail and creativity in task design.

Requirements

• Hourly contractor, paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Application Process

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Interview Process
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]