[Hiring] Engineering PhD - Assessment Specialist - AI Trainer @Mercor

Role Description

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. The position is for an Applied Engineering Benchmark Specialist on a contract basis.

• Author original engineering questions that test deep conceptual understanding in:
• Semiconductor Design & Manufacturing (VLSI)
• Control Science and Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Other domains
• Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined, with all necessary information in the problem statement.
• Rate each question's difficulty as Medium, Hard, or Expert, providing 1 correct answer and 9 plausible alternatives to challenge expert-level solvers.
• Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions with clear, concise intermediate steps in markdown format.
• Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources like peer-reviewed journals and university repositories.
• For verification tasks, flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability and justify any edits made.

Qualifications

• Must-Have: PhD or doctoral candidate in Engineering or a closely related field.
• Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain.
• Strong command of graduate-level engineering principles, applied mathematics, and domain-specific standards.
• Professional engineering licensure (PE) or industry experience is a strong plus.
• Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely.

Requirements

• Contract type: $61–$77/hour
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10+ hours/week

Resources & Support

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