Applied History & Political Science Benchmark Specialist
About this role
Role Overview
We are seeking experts in history and political science to author and review high-quality academic assessment content for an AI research initiative. You will write and verify rigorous multiple-choice questions across core history and political science domains, evaluate solution quality, and help establish gold-standard benchmarks used to advance AI capabilities.
You will be assigned one of two task types:
- Question Authoring, Create original, challenging multiple-choice questions in your area of expertise, rate their difficulty, and submit them for review.
- Question Verification, Review pre-written questions for accuracy, clarity, and rigor. Edit where needed, rate difficulty, and document any changes made.
History & Political Science Domains Covered
National Security, Public Policy, Business History, Environmental History, Latin American History.
Key Responsibilities
- Author original history and political science questions that test deep conceptual understanding, not surface-level recall
- Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined, all necessary information must be in the problem statement
- Rate each question's difficulty: Medium (intro undergraduate), Hard (advanced undergraduate), or Expert (post-graduate and above)
- Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives that challenge expert-level solvers
- Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions with clear, concise reasoning in markdown format
- Supply 1 to 5 academic references per question from reputable sources (peer-reviewed journals, university repositories)
- For verification tasks: flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability and justify any edits made
Ideal Qualifications
- PhD or doctoral candidate in History, Political Science, International Relations, or a closely related field
- Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain
- Strong command of historiographical methods, political theory, and comparative analysis
- Research publications or policy experience is a strong plus
- Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely
More About the Opportunity
- Expected commitment: 10+ hours/week
- Asynchronous, fully remote work
Details
- Pay: $44 to $56/hr
- Company: Mercor
- Location: Remote
- Eligible locations: Worldwide (no restriction)
- Platform: Mercor
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Applied History & Political Science Benchmark Specialist role pay?
Mercor lists this Applied History & Political Science Benchmark Specialist position at $44 to $56/hr. Pay is set by Mercor and your exact offer depends on your experience and the scope of the work.
Is the Applied History & Political Science Benchmark Specialist role remote, and can I work from home?
Yes. Mercor lists this Applied History & Political Science Benchmark Specialist position as fully remote, so you can work from home or anywhere with a reliable computer and internet connection.
Is Applied History & Political Science Benchmark Specialist full time or part time?
Mercor lists this as a contractor remote role. Full details are in the role description above.
Which countries can apply for Applied History & Political Science Benchmark Specialist?
Mercor lists this role with no country restriction. Check the Mercor listing for current requirements before applying.
Do I need experience to apply for Applied History & Political Science Benchmark Specialist?
The requirements are listed in the role description above. Mercor screens applicants through its own process, and relevant skills or credentials strengthen your application.
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