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STEM PhD Researcher at Mercor. Location Information: USA. This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more.. Role Description. We are looking for STEM PhD experts to be part of a project at the frontier of AI research and development. This initiative focuses on building agentic workflows — structured processes that capture how experts think, reason, and solve problems. These workflows will be used to design, evaluate, and improve next-generation AI systems.. Translate domain knowledge into clear, structured instructions (SOPs, rubrics, evaluation criteria). . Create realistic tasks and scenarios that capture day-to-day professional activities in STEM fields. . Collaborate with other experts to refine and validate workflows for accuracy, clarity, and reproducibility. . Work with AI researchers and engineers to ensure workflows can be operationalized into agent environments. . Identify opportunities where AI can augment or replicate expert decision-making in your discipline. . Qualifications. PhD (or equivalent advanced degree) in a STEM discipline (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Engineering, or related fields). . Strong ability to explain complex processes in a clear, structured, step-by-step way. . Experience in research, teaching, or technical writing is a plus. . Excited about bridging your academic expertise with the development of cutting-edge AI systems. . Requirements. Time commitment: ~10 hours/week for 3 weeks. . Remote and flexible scheduling. . Option to extend engagement and bring on additional experts as project needs evolve. . Benefits. Competitive hourly compensation (exact rates to be confirmed). . Payments issued for services rendered. . Independent contractor arrangement. . Payments processed via Stripe Connect. . Application Process. Submit your resume or profile highlighting your expertise in the relevant domain. . Short form to capture domain experience and availability. . Mercor will follow up within a few days regarding next steps.