Humanities Expert
About this role
The research teams behind the best-known AI models come to Mercor for humanities judgment they can't generate on their own. Your standards and expertise become the rubric that frontier AI is graded against.
This is a standing listing for humanities scholars who want AI training and evaluation work, not a specific job opening. It stays open whether or not a matching project is running this week.
New projects start on short notice, so instead of posting and pulling a listing each time, we keep one open per field and draw from it when one begins.
What the work looks like
We match scholars in the network to projects like:
- Writing a question from your own field, with the sources, the context, and the interpretive problem, plus the reference answer a model's attempt gets graded against
- Grading model-written interpretation and argument: whether the sources say what the model claims, whether the reasoning holds, whether the historical or cultural context is right
- Flagging where a model produces fluent, confident prose that misreads the text, flattens a live scholarly debate, or invents a citation
Listings in this field on Mercor have posted at $45 to $60 an hour, set per project by scope and depth.
What we're looking for
- A graduate degree in a humanities field, or equivalent scholarly or professional experience
- Clear written communication, since most of the work involves explaining your reasoning
- Comfort with ambiguous tasks, and willingness to flag unclear instructions
What this covers
This pool spans the humanities, including:
- History; classics
- Philosophy; ethics and logic
- Literature
- Religious studies; cultural studies
Where you trained matters less than whether you can tell a strong reading from a merely plausible one, and say precisely where the weaker one fails.
How it works
Apply here with your resume and confirm where you work from, then take a short AI interview, about 20 minutes total.
We verify your background and add you to the humanities pool.
When a project needs your field, we invite matching people from the pool to that specific listing. It names the rate, the hours, and the client, and any hiring decision is made there.
What to expect
This listing does not accept or reject candidates, so you will not get a decision on it. We reach out when a project matches your background. Depending on what our clients are running, that can be within a week or several months.
Finishing the domain expert interview and joining every network you qualify for both improve your odds of being matched. You only need to sign up once to be eligible across all of them.
Details
- Pay: $45 to $60/hr
- Company: Mercor
- Location: Remote
- Eligible locations: Worldwide (no restriction)
- Platform: Mercor
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Humanities Expert role pay?
Mercor lists this Humanities Expert position at $45 to $60/hr. Pay is set by Mercor and your exact offer depends on your experience and the scope of the work.
Is the Humanities Expert role remote, and can I work from home?
Yes. Mercor lists this Humanities Expert position as fully remote, so you can work from home or anywhere with a reliable computer and internet connection.
Is Humanities Expert full time or part time?
Mercor lists this as a part-time remote role. Full details are in the role description above.
Which countries can apply for Humanities 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 Humanities 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.
How do I apply for the Humanities Expert role, and is it legit?
Use the apply button on this page to go straight to the official Mercor listing. Mercor is a real hiring marketplace and applying is free. No legitimate employer charges you to apply.
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