English Language and Literature Expert
About this 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.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate the quality and accuracy of LLM-generated English text across various use cases (e.g., summarization, dialogue, grammar correction, rewriting, and reasoning).
- Edit, refine, or rewrite English content to meet high linguistic, stylistic, and cultural standards.
- Annotate English text for grammatical, syntactic, semantic, and stylistic features.
- Identify model errors, inconsistencies, and language gaps, and provide feedback to improve LLM performance.
- Provide detailed linguistic feedback and analysis to guide ongoing model training efforts.
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You’re a strong fit if you have:
- Native or near-native fluency in English, with an excellent command of grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and stylistics.
- Professional experience in editing, proofreading, writing, linguistic annotation, language evaluation, or NLP data work in English.
- Strong understanding of linguistic nuances, regional variations, tone, and context-appropriate English usage.
- Excellent ability to identify subtle grammatical errors, awkward phrasing, ambiguity, and unnatural language.
- Interest in AI and LLM-driven language technologies is preferred but not required.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical judgment, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a distributed, remote environment.
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Why Join
- 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.
- Work fully remotely with flexible, asynchronous hours.
- Join a fast-moving project where your expertise and judgment can have a meaningful impact.
Details
- Pay: $50/hr
- Company: Mercor
- Location: Remote
- Eligible locations: Worldwide (no restriction)
- Platform: Mercor
Frequently asked questions
How much does the English Language and Literature Expert role pay?
Mercor lists this English Language and Literature Expert position at $50/hr. Pay is set by Mercor and your exact offer depends on your experience and the scope of the work.
Is the English Language and Literature Expert role remote, and can I work from home?
Yes. Mercor lists this English Language and Literature Expert position as fully remote, so you can work from home or anywhere with a reliable computer and internet connection.
Is English Language and Literature Expert 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 English Language and Literature Expert?
Mercor lists this role with no country restriction. Check the Mercor listing for current requirements before applying.
Do I need experience to apply for English Language and Literature Expert?
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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