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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
Independent contractor engagement, fully remote. Mercor pays weekly via Stripe or Wise.
Common Questions
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$120-$170/h - Independent contractor engagement, fully remote. Mercor pays weekly via Stripe or Wise.
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
