About the Role

Mercor is seeking a Business and Commerce Expert for a contract-based, remote role supporting AI research and evaluation initiatives. This position is designed for highly qualified individuals with deep academic expertise who can create and assess complex business problems at an advanced level.

About the Company

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company is backed by prominent investors and works at the intersection of talent and cutting-edge AI development.

The Opportunity

You will contribute to AI-driven research by designing rigorous, high-quality business questions that test deep conceptual understanding. This role blends academic depth with practical application, requiring precision, clarity, and strong analytical thinking.

What You’ll Do

You will author original business questions that go beyond surface-level knowledge, ensuring each is clearly defined and self-contained. You will assign difficulty levels and create one correct answer alongside multiple plausible alternatives designed to challenge advanced learners.

You will provide detailed, step-by-step solutions with clear reasoning, as well as academic references from reputable sources. You will also review and verify content, identifying and resolving issues related to clarity, completeness, and solvability.

What You’ll Bring

You hold a PhD, DBA, or are a doctoral candidate in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or a closely related field. Candidates with a Master’s degree may be considered if they demonstrate exceptional expertise in a specific domain.

You have a strong command of advanced business concepts, including strategy, organizational theory, and quantitative methods. You are an excellent communicator, able to present complex ideas clearly and concisely in written form.

Industry leadership experience or academic research publications are considered an advantage.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means producing high-quality, intellectually rigorous content that challenges advanced learners and supports AI model development. Your work will be precise, well-structured, and aligned with academic standards.

Compensation and Structure

This is a contract role offering compensation between $40 and $90 per hour, depending on experience. The position is fully remote with a flexible commitment of 10 or more hours per week.

Application Process

The application process takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes and includes submitting your resume, completing an AI-based interview, and finalizing a short application form.

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