Computational Scientist

About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs.

Position: STEM Computational Scientific Software & Evaluation Design

Type: Contract

Compensation: $45–$100/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 15–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Design computational problems using domain‑specific scientific software libraries.
• Evaluate AI models by testing problem‑solving capabilities in scientific workflows.
• Develop strategies for querying simulations and interpreting outputs.
• Collaborate to refine problem designs through calibration with AI models.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project goals.

Qualifications

Must‑Have

• Graduate‑level training in a relevant STEM domain (MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience).
• Proficiency with at least one listed scientific software library.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Ability to work in a Linux/terminal environment.
• Available for 15–20 hours/week.

Preferred

• Experience across multiple listed domains or tools.
• Familiarity with benchmark or evaluation design.
• Background in scientific pedagogy or exam/problem‑set design.
• Experience with computational reproducibility and containerized environments.