Contract Data Science Researcher: AI & ML in Python

Mercor
US
Remote

Job Description

A leading AI research firm based in the United States is looking for a Researcher and Technical Expert. This position involves designing real-world STEM problems to evaluate AI models, implementing solutions using Python, and diagnosing issues in agent behavior. Candidates should have a deep expertise in data science and machine learning, along with an active or recent PhD. This contract position requires a commitment of 30+ hours per week, primarily on weekdays, offering compensation between $50 and $100 per hour.

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Pythondata sciencemachine learning

Salary

$100+

hour

Employment Type

CONTRACT

Level

mid

Posted

3/21/2026

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