At a Glance
- Tasks: Create challenging philosophy questions and provide detailed solutions for AI research.
- Company: Join a leading AI research lab backed by top investors in a remote role.
- Benefits: Earn $50-$63/hour with flexible hours and the chance to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Remote position with opportunities for academic growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make your mark in AI while exploring deep philosophical concepts and enhancing your expertise.
- Qualifications: PhD or doctoral candidate in Philosophy; strong writing and argumentation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63 - 63 £ per hour.
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Applied Philosophy Benchmark Specialist
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50-$63/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10+ hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Author original philosophy questions that test deep conceptual understanding, not surface-level recall.
- Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined.
- Include all necessary information in the problem statement.
- Rate each question's difficulty: Medium (intro undergraduate), Hard (advanced undergraduate), or Expert (post-graduate and above).
- Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives that challenge expert-level solvers.
- Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions with clear, concise reasoning in markdown format.
- Supply 1-5 academic references per question from reputable sources like peer-reviewed journals or university repositories.
- For verification tasks: flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability and justify any edits made.
Qualifications
- Must-Have PhD or doctoral candidate in Philosophy or a closely related field.
- Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain.
- Strong command of philosophical argumentation, formal logic, and canonical texts across traditions.
- Research publications or teaching experience in philosophy is a strong plus.
- Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely.
Philosophy Phd - Benchmark Specialist in England employer: Mercor
Mercor is an exceptional employer that champions innovation and creativity in the AI sector, offering a fully remote work environment that promotes flexibility and independence. With a strong focus on employee growth, team members are encouraged to take ownership of their projects while benefiting from a supportive culture that values collaboration and continuous learning. Joining Mercor means being part of a forward-thinking company backed by industry leaders, where your contributions directly impact cutting-edge search technologies.
