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Machine Learning Researchers | $120/hr Remote | Mercor

Crossing Hurdles
Liverpool
21 hours ago
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At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with the world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.


Organization: Mercor

Position: Machine Learning Researchers (PhD)

Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles

Type: Hourly contract

Compensation: $140 per hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10-40 hours/week, flexible and asynchronous


Role Responsibilities:

  • Compile external ML competitions into challenging tasks that reflect real-world responsibilities.
  • Validate implementations against original plans and mark discrepancies.


Ideal Qualifications:

  • Strong experience in applied machine learning or a PhD in machine learning or related fields.
  • Strong understanding of ML research methodologies, experimental design, and evaluation practices.
  • Excellent analytical and technical writing skills.
  • Experience with reproducibility or benchmarking in ML research preferred.
  • Detail-oriented and able to deliver high-quality, structured feedback independently.


Application Process (Takes 20 min):

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume (15 min)
  • Submit form

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