Research Expert for Frontier Ai/Ml questions $90/hr [ part time| Remote ]
Work sphere Global · New York City Metropolitan Area
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- Hybrid
- Part-time
- $187,200 / year
- New York City Metropolitan Area
Job highlights
- Identify transformative AI/ML research questions.
- Build comprehensive knowledge bases for selected topics.
- Requires PhD or PostDoc from top institutions.
- Deep AI/ML/Engineering expertise is essential.
- Part-time, remote role with flexible hours.
About the role
About Work Sphere Global
Work Sphere Global is a referral partner of Mercor.
About the Role: AI/ML Research Expert
We are seeking highly knowledgeable AI/ML Research Experts to identify and analyze high-impact open questions in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
What You’ll Do
- Identify high-impact open questions: Propose major open questions where a breakthrough would be transformative, focusing on problems that are concrete, tractable, and close to your expertise.
- Build a knowledge base for selected questions: Compile seminal papers, key datasets, methods, recent advances, and “hidden gems.” Assume extremely strong expert knowledge up until 6 months ago.
Time Commitment
Approximately 8–16 hours per selected question.
Who We’re Looking For
- PhD candidates or PostDocs from top-tier institutions.
- Deep expertise in AI/ML/Engineering.
- Strong judgment about significance, tractability, and research quality.
- Ability to synthesize large bodies of literature into clear learning paths.
Openings
Approximately 50 experts per domain.
Expected Outputs
- Clearly articulated, high-impact open research questions.
- Structured reading lists (approximately 30–100 sources per question).
- Brief expert commentary on why each source and approach matters.
Key skills/competency
- AI Research
- Machine Learning
- PhD Candidate
- PostDoc
- Research Expert
- Knowledge Base Creation
- Literature Synthesis
- Problem Identification
- AI/ML Engineering
- Research Quality Assessment
Skills & topics
- AI Research Expert
- Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence
- PhD
- PostDoc
- Research
- Knowledge Base
- AI Engineering
- ML Engineering
- Remote Work
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your PhD/PostDoc credentials, AI/ML expertise, and experience synthesizing research literature for AI/ML Research Expert roles.
- Showcase research impact: Quantify your contributions in previous research, emphasizing problem-solving and knowledge synthesis for Mercor and Work Sphere Global.
- Prepare for technical depth: Be ready to discuss your specific AI/ML expertise and how you identify significant research questions.
- Understand the domain: Familiarize yourself with Mercor's focus areas and the type of high-impact questions they seek.
- Express your availability: Clearly state your capacity for the 8-16 hours per question commitment.
Technical preparation
Deeply review recent AI/ML breakthroughs.,Practice articulating research significance.,Prepare to discuss tractable problem formulation.,Familiarize yourself with seminal AI/ML papers.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex research problem you solved.,How do you synthesize vast amounts of information?,How do you assess research quality and impact?,Share an example of a 'hidden gem' discovery.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the AI/ML Research Expert role at Work Sphere Global?
- The AI/ML Research Expert position at Work Sphere Global is a fully remote role, offering flexibility for experts to contribute from anywhere.
- What are the primary responsibilities of an AI/ML Research Expert for Mercor through Work Sphere Global?
- As an AI/ML Research Expert, you will identify high-impact, transformative research questions in AI/ML and build detailed knowledge bases including seminal papers, key datasets, and recent advances.
- What qualifications are essential for the AI/ML Research Expert position?
- Essential qualifications include being a PhD candidate or PostDoc from a top-tier institution, possessing deep expertise in AI/ML/Engineering, and demonstrating strong judgment in research significance and quality.
- What is the expected time commitment for this AI/ML Research Expert role?
- The expected time commitment is approximately 8–16 hours per selected research question, allowing for a focused yet flexible engagement.
- How does Work Sphere Global partner with Mercor for this AI/ML Research Expert opportunity?
- Work Sphere Global acts as a referral partner for Mercor, facilitating the recruitment of specialized AI/ML Research Experts to address Mercor's critical research needs.
- What kind of output is expected from the AI/ML Research Expert?
- You are expected to deliver clearly articulated, high-impact open research questions, structured reading lists (30-100 sources), and brief expert commentary on the significance of each source and approach.
- How are the research questions expected to be structured for the AI/ML Research Expert role?
- The research questions should be concrete, tractable, and closely aligned with your specific area of AI/ML expertise, aiming for transformative breakthroughs.