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Automated Planning PhD - AI Expert

$55 - $80 per hour
London
  • Remote job

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: Automated CS Planning PhDs & Domain Experts — Zion (Arches)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $55–$80/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Develop high-quality data for state-of-the-art large language models by creating complex problems in your domain.
  • Evaluate and improve AI model performance through rigorous problem-solving and data analysis.
  • Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance the quality and applicability of training data.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and goals.
  • Provide expert insights into automated planning and symbolic AI to inform future AI innovations .

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • PhD or advanced degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Operations Research .
  • Focus on automated planning / symbolic AI .
  • High attention to detail .
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills .

Interview Process

  • Complete a short interview and task (20–30 mins ).
  • Paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time including videos if hired.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

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Vacancy posted 15 days ago
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