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Data Science Expert

$170
per hour
Hourly contract Remote Last verified 21 Jul 2026
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About the Role

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to engage experienced data scientists who define what excellent work looks like: designing task-specific grading criteria and scoring completed work samples with rigorous written justifications.

What You'll Do

  • Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for real-world data science deliverables
  • Score AI-generated and human work samples with detailed written justifications
  • Apply consistent, evidence-based judgment and iterate on senior-reviewer feedback

You're a Good Fit If You

  • 5+ years of professional data science experience in industry
  • Deep fluency in A/B testing, metric definition, SQL/Python analysis
  • Exceptionally strong written communication

Role Highlights

Pay
$120-$170/h
Contract
Hourly contract
Location
Remote
Category
Model evaluation
Posted
16 days ago
Job ID
WE-5011

Pay & Payout

Independent contractor engagement, fully remote. Mercor pays weekly via Stripe or Wise.

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