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: Clinical Researcher (STEM PhD)
Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles
Type: Hourly Contract
Compensation: $70–$80/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Design and refine research tasks grounded in clinical and biomedical science.
- Use medical and scientific databases (e.g., ClinicalTrials.gov, PubMed, FDA, CDC) to inform task creation and validation.
- Evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, data integrity, and adherence to scientific standards.
- Develop evaluation rubrics to measure AI model performance in clinical reasoning and research contexts.
- Collaborate asynchronously with experts to ensure quality and consistency across outputs.
Requirements
- PhD in a STEM field from a top university in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.
- Proven research experience in academia, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare institutions.
- Strong analytical skills and familiarity with clinical or biomedical datasets.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- High attention to detail and the ability to evaluate complex scientific materials.
Application Process (Takes 20 min)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume (15 min)
- Submit form