Role Overview

We are seeking candidates with strong backgrounds in physics, chemistry, mathematics, or biology to support a range of analytical, modeling, and problem-solving tasks. This role is open to students, graduates, and professionals who are comfortable working with quantitative reasoning and scientific concepts.

Key Areas of Expertise

• Strong foundation in one or more domains: physics, chemistry, mathematics, or biology

• Ability to analyze problems and apply structured reasoning

• Familiarity with quantitative methods, modeling, or data analysis (as applicable)

• Comfort working on open-ended or interdisciplinary problems

• Clear and concise communication of solutions

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a STEM field (or currently pursuing one)

• 1+ year of relevant experience (academic, research, internships, or industry)

• Demonstrated strength in problem-solving and analytical thinking

• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.