Sociologist
Mercor · India
- Hybrid
- Part-time
- $93,600 / year
- India
Job highlights
- Evaluate AI model performance using sociology expertise.
- Annotate and create sociology-based problem sets.
- Requires PhD or extensive MA/BA experience.
- Work remotely with a flexible schedule.
- Contract position with hourly compensation.
About the role
Sociology Expert at Mercor
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.
Role Responsibilities
- Author technical tasks to evaluate AI model performance on sociology problems.
- Review and annotate tasks involving demographic charts, social network diagrams, and survey output.
- Produce original problem sets grounded in sociology concepts.
- Write reference solutions and apply structured quality checks.
- Work independently and asynchronously with a flexible schedule to meet deadlines.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD in Sociology, MA in Sociology with 3+ years research, policy, or teaching experience, or BA in Sociology with 5+ years applied research, policy, or teaching experience.
- Working fluency in at least two of: social theory, stratification, demography, qualitative methods, quantitative methods.
- Comfortable with demographic charts, social network diagrams, and survey output.
- Clear technical writing; able to articulate reasoning step-by-step in written form.
Compensation & Legal
Hourly contractor
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
- Sociology
- AI Model Evaluation
- Research
- Data Analysis
- Technical Writing
- Qualitative Methods
- Quantitative Methods
- Demography
- Social Theory
- Problem Sets
Skills & topics
- Sociology Expert
- AI
- Research
- Data Analysis
- Technical Writing
- Sociology
- Demography
- Social Theory
- Contract
- Remote
How to get hired
- Research Mercor's mission: Understand their focus on AI research talent and their impressive investor base.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your sociology research, policy, or teaching experience and relevant methods.
- Prepare for AI interview: Be ready to discuss your qualifications as demonstrated in your resume.
- Demonstrate technical writing: Showcase your ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and step-by-step.
Technical preparation
Review AI evaluation methodologies.,Practice analyzing demographic charts.,Familiarize with social network diagrams.,Develop clear, step-by-step writing samples.
Behavioral questions
Describe your sociology research experience.,How do you approach complex problem sets?,Explain your experience with survey data.,How do you ensure quality in your work?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the application process for a Sociology Expert at Mercor?
- The application process for a Sociology Expert at Mercor involves uploading your resume, completing an AI interview based on your resume, and submitting the form. It typically takes 20-30 minutes. Applications are reviewed daily.
- What are the required qualifications for the Sociology Expert role at Mercor?
- To qualify for the Sociology Expert role at Mercor, you need a PhD in Sociology, or an MA with 3+ years of relevant experience, or a BA with 5+ years of relevant experience. You also need fluency in at least two from social theory, stratification, demography, qualitative methods, or quantitative methods, and comfort with demographic charts, social network diagrams, and survey output. Strong technical writing skills are essential.
- Is the Sociology Expert position at Mercor remote?
- Yes, the Sociology Expert position at Mercor is a remote role, offering a flexible schedule with asynchronous work capabilities.
- What is the compensation for the Sociology Expert role at Mercor?
- The compensation for the Sociology Expert role at Mercor is $60–$68 per hour. This is an hourly contractor position.
- What kind of tasks will a Sociology Expert perform at Mercor?
- As a Sociology Expert at Mercor, you will author technical tasks to evaluate AI model performance on sociology problems, review and annotate tasks involving demographic charts, social network diagrams, and survey output, and produce original problem sets grounded in sociology concepts. You will also write reference solutions and apply quality checks.
- What is the expected time commitment for the Sociology Expert role at Mercor?
- The expected time commitment for the Sociology Expert role at Mercor is 20 hours per week.
- Who are Mercor's investors?
- Mercor's investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
- Where can I find more information about Mercor's interview process?
- You can find more information about Mercor's interview process and platform details at https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome.
- Who should I contact if I need help with my application for the Sociology Expert role?