About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: STEM Computational Scientific Software & Evaluation Design Type: Contract Compensation: $45–$100/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 15–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities Design computational problems using domain-specific scientific software libraries . Evaluate AI models by testing problem-solving capabilities in scientific workflows . Develop strategies for querying simulations and interpreting outputs. Collaborate to refine problem designs through calibration with AI models . Work independently and asynchronously to meet project goals. Qualifications Must-Have Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM domain ( MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience ). Proficiency with at least one listed scientific software library . Strong Py...