STEM Expert (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology)

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Science & AI Safety • Independent Contractor • Remote • Weekly Payouts

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Role Overview

The STEM Expert (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology) role is a remote internship position. It suits experienced professionals who want flexible, project-based AI work reviewed on a rolling basis. You collaborate directly with client teams on real deliverables that help train and evaluate next-generation AI systems, with no long-term commitment required.

We are seeking candidates with strong backgrounds in physics, chemistry, mathematics, or biology to support a range of analytical, modeling, and problem-solving tasks. This role is open to students, graduates, and professionals who are comfortable working with quantitative reasoning and scientific concepts.

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Key Areas of Expertise

• Strong foundation in one or more domains: physics, chemistry, mathematics, or biology
• Ability to analyze problems and apply structured reasoning
• Familiarity with quantitative methods, modeling, or data analysis (as applicable)
• Comfort working on open-ended or interdisciplinary problems
• Clear and concise communication of solutions

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a STEM field (or currently pursuing one)
• 1+ year of relevant experience (academic, research, internships, or industry)
• Demonstrated strength in problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs

Details

• Pay: $75 per hour (hourly)
• Commitment: 40 hours per week • remote
• Eligible locations: United States
• Platform: Mercor (weekly payouts via Stripe or Wise)

Submit your application via the link below. Qualified candidates move through Mercor's short AI interview and selection process. Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.