Expert Prompt Curators for Advanced AI Evaluation Dataset

1. Role Overview

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research lab to develop a next-generation evaluation dataset for frontier AI models. We are seeking experts with advanced domain knowledge across diverse fields to design extremely challenging prompts that cannot be solved by existing AI systems without internet search or browsing capabilities. The goal is to create a benchmark dataset that pushes the limits of current AI reasoning and retrieval. This is a short-term research engagement with significant impact on AI evaluation.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Create original, expert-level prompts that require tool use (e.g., search, browse, or code execution).

• Ensure prompts are objective, self-contained, and yield clear, unambiguous answers.

• Test prompts against advanced AI models and document failures/successes.

• Provide reasoning steps and solutions for each prompt.

• Classify prompts into subject domains for dataset organization.

• Collaborate with reviewers for expert validation and prompt refinement.

3. Ideal Qualifications

• Advanced academic or professional expertise in a specialized subject (STEM, law, finance, history, cultural studies, etc.).

• Strong ability to design precise, high-difficulty questions requiring deep knowledge and external references.

• Experience in academic research, benchmarking, or test question design preferred.

• Attention to detail and ability to provide concise reasoning explanations.

• Familiarity with AI models and their limitations is a plus.

4. More About the Opportunity

• Expected commitment: ~10–20 hours/week.

• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact AI safety and evaluation research.

6. Application Process

• Submit your resume or CV highlighting your subject matter expertise.

• Complete a brief questionnaire about your background and areas of specialization.

• Selected applicants may be asked to draft a short test prompt.

• You’ll receive follow-up within a few days regarding next steps.

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.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.