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English Linguistic Experts
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About the Role
Mercor is seeking experienced English Linguistic Experts to join a cutting-edge AI research project in partnership with a leading research lab. This role centers on evaluating how effectively a large language model (LLM) performs in English-language tasks and on curating high-quality English linguistic data to train and improve the model's understanding and generation capabilities.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate the quality and accuracy of LLM-generated English text across various use cases (e.g., translation, summarization, dialogue, grammar correction).
- Edit, refine, or rewrite English content to meet linguistic and cultural standards.
- Annotate English text for grammatical, syntactic, and semantic features.
- Identify model errors and language gaps, and collaborate with AI researchers to improve LLM performance.
- Provide detailed linguistic feedback and analysis to guide ongoing model training efforts.
- Contribute to cutting-edge AI research in partnership with a leading research lab.
- Work on high-impact projects that directly support the development of advanced AI systems.
- Gain hands-on exposure to state-of-the-art AI research and development.
You're a Good Fit If You
- Native or near-native fluency in English, with excellent command over grammar, syntax, and stylistics.
- Professional experience in translation, editing, linguistic annotation, or NLP data work in English.
- Strong understanding of linguistic nuances, regional variations, and context-appropriate usage.
- Interest in AI and LLM-driven language technologies (preferred but not required).
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to spot subtle errors or unnatural phrasing.
- Clear communication skills and experience working in distributed, remote teams.
Role Highlights
Pay & Payout
Independent contractor engagement. Apply via the link below - Mercor handles onboarding and pays weekly via Stripe or Wise.
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