Senior Data Scientist (Part-Time | $100 –$175/hr)

Data Scientist

Hourly Contract | Remote US/UK/Canada | $100–$175 per hour

About the Role

A leading AI research initiative is recruiting experienced Data Scientists to participate in a specialized project designed to improve next-generation AI systems. Independent contractors in this role will use their professional expertise to design and evaluate occupation-specific tasks, ensuring AI outputs reflect the rigor and accuracy of real-world workflows in data science.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate data science–specific questions and tasks
• Apply professional expertise to test and validate AI-generated solutions
• Provide structured feedback on accuracy, clarity, and methodology
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI teams to refine evaluation guidelines

Qualifications

• 4+ years of full-time work experience as a Data Scientist
• Based in the U.S., UK, or Canada
• Strong analytical, statistical, and modeling skills
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail
• Access to a desktop or laptop computer (Chromebooks not supported)

Project Timeline

• Start Date: Immediate (rolling applications reviewed)
• Duration: ~3–4 weeks
• Commitment: Minimum of 15 hours/week
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous — flexible working hours

Compensation & Contract

• Competitive hourly rate: $100–$175 USD/hr (U.S.-based scale; rates may vary by location)
• Independent contractor classification
• Weekly payments issued via Stripe Connect
• At-will contract engagement
• Please note: H1-B and STEM OPT candidates are not eligible

Application & Onboarding Process

1. Upload your resume
2. Complete a short AI-led interview (approx. 15–20 minutes)
3. Selected applicants will move forward to onboarding and project setup

PS: Mercor team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.