Historical Researcher
• *About The Job
- *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:**
History PhD Contributor
- *Type:
- *Independent Contractor
- Compensation:
- $60–$75/hour
- *Location:
- *Remote
- *Commitment:
- *10–25 hours/week
- *Role Responsibilities
- Author historically accurate prompts spanning global, regional, and thematic history topics.
- Review and revise AI-generated responses for factual correctness, nuance, and historiographic soundness.
- Write expert-level “gold” responses for complex or ambiguous historical questions.
- Create controlled prompt variations that test differences in scope, framing, and interpretation.
- Evaluate model outputs across varying lengths, styles, and instructional constraints.
- Surface edge cases where models struggle with chronology, causality, or historical interpretation.
- *Qualifications
- *Must-Have
- PhD in History or a closely related field.
- Native English Speaker.
- Demonstrated experience with archival research, historiography, or academic writing.
- Strong command of historical methodology and source evaluation.
- Excellent written communication and attention to factual precision.
- Ability to work independently and make careful, well-reasoned editorial judgments.
- *Compensation & Legal
- $60/hour for expert contributors.
- Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
- You’ll be classified as an independent contractor.
- *Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Submit your resume or CV to get started.
- Complete a short form detailing your historical specialization and research background.
- Selected applicants will complete a brief sample task to confirm fit.
- Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
- PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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