History PhD - Assessment Specialist
Mercor · India
- Hybrid
- Part-time
- $60,000 / year
- India
Job highlights
- Author history/political science assessment questions.
- Ensure question clarity and defined difficulty.
- Provide correct answers and plausible distractors.
- Write step-by-step solutions and provide references.
- Requires PhD in History or related field.
About the role
About The Job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.Position: History and Political Science Content Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $25–$60/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10+ hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Author original history and political science questions that test deep conceptual understanding.
- Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined.
- Rate each question's difficulty: Medium, Hard, or Expert.
- Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives.
- Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions with clear reasoning in markdown format.
- Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources.
- For verification tasks: flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability and justify any edits made.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD or doctoral candidate in History, Political Science, International Relations, or a closely related field.
- Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain.
- Strong command of historiographical methods, political theory, and comparative analysis.
- Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely.
Preferred
- Research publications or policy experience is a strong plus.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Key skills/competency
- History PhD
- Assessment Specialist
- Question Authoring
- Conceptual Understanding
- Historiographical Methods
- Political Theory
- Comparative Analysis
- Content Expertise
- Academic Research
- Clear Communication
Skills & topics
- History
- PhD
- Assessment Specialist
- Content Expert
- Question Authoring
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Historiography
- Political Theory
- Remote
- Contract
- AI
- EdTech
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your PhD, research, and analytical skills.
- Prepare for AI interview: Be ready to discuss your expertise.
- Understand the role: Focus on question authoring and problem-solving.
- Submit promptly: Applications are reviewed daily for consideration.
Technical preparation
Master historiographical methods and political theory.,Practice writing clear, concise academic explanations.,Develop strategies for creating plausible incorrect answers.,Familiarize with markdown for Chain-of-Thought solutions.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex idea you explained clearly.,How do you ensure precision in your work?,Handle ambiguity or subjective criteria?,Motivate yourself for a remote contract role?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the application process for the History PhD Assessment Specialist role at Mercor?
- The application process for the History PhD Assessment Specialist role at Mercor involves uploading your resume, completing an AI interview based on your resume, and submitting the form. The entire process typically takes 20-30 minutes.
- Can I apply for the History PhD Assessment Specialist position if I have a Master's degree?
- A Master's degree may be considered for the History PhD Assessment Specialist role at Mercor if you have exceptional depth in a specific subdomain of History or Political Science.
- What are the key responsibilities of a History PhD Assessment Specialist at Mercor?
- Key responsibilities include authoring original history and political science questions that test deep conceptual understanding, ensuring clarity and precision, rating question difficulty, providing correct answers and plausible alternatives, and writing step-by-step solutions with academic references.
- What is the expected commitment for the History PhD Assessment Specialist contract role?
- The History PhD Assessment Specialist role is a contract position requiring a commitment of 10+ hours per week.
- What are the must-have qualifications for the History PhD Assessment Specialist position at Mercor?
- Must-have qualifications include a PhD or doctoral candidacy in History, Political Science, International Relations, or a closely related field, a strong command of historiographical methods, political theory, and comparative analysis, and excellent written English skills.
- Is the History PhD Assessment Specialist role at Mercor remote?
- Yes, the History PhD Assessment Specialist role at Mercor is a remote position.
- How is the compensation structured for the History PhD Assessment Specialist role?
- The compensation for the History PhD Assessment Specialist role is hourly, ranging from $25 to $60 per hour.
- Where can I find more information about the Mercor interview process?
- You can find more information about the interview process and platform details for Mercor on their talent documentation site at https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome.
- Who are Mercor's investors?
- Mercor's investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
- What should I do if I need help during the Mercor application process?
- If you need any help or support during the application process, you can reach out to Mercor's support team at support@mercor.com.