Company Introduction
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 Overview
- Position: Quant Finance PhD Contractor, Remote
- Commitment: 15-20 hours per week, potential extension to 40 hours
- Duration: Minimum of 1-2 months
- Contribute expertise to a project involving state-of-the-art large language models. Help create high-quality data to inform AI innovation.
Responsibilities
- Contribute subject matter expertise to AI projects
- Create high-quality data for AI models
- Develop difficult problems in the Quant Finance domain
- Collaborate with top AI labs
Requirements / Qualifications
Must-Have Qualifications
- Quant Finance PhD from a top US, Canadian, or European university
- High attention to detail
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent proficiency in English
Engagement Details
- Contract Type: Hourly Contractor
- Compensation: Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
- Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous
- Start Date: Ongoing from August with rolling applications
Application Process
- Complete a short AI interview and written form (20-30 minutes total)
Apply through Mercor to shape frontier AI research. 
