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Professor of English

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Overview

Mercor is looking for people with deep knowledge of Literature. This is for a project with a leading AI research lab. The work will revolve around crafting questions, evaluating model responses, and/or solving problems in your area of expertise. The goal of the project is to improve the model’s capabilities in many domains, including yours!

Job requirements

  • A PhD in literature, comparative literature, or literary theory is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience in literary research, teaching, or academic publishing is a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting complex texts, developing critical frameworks, and engaging with diverse literary traditions.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • High attention to detail and the ability to offer precise, well-supported analysis across genres and time periods.
  • Experience in academic institutions, publishing, or cultural organizations is a plus.

More details about the role

  • Pay Rate: $45 - $55 per hour
  • This project is scoped to last a minimum of 2-4 weeks, but may be extended.
  • You will be expected to commit 20-40 hours per week. The hours are fully flexible, i.e. you choose when you work!
  • The application process is very simple: upload your resume, take a 15 minute long interview and then wait to hear back from us!

About Mercor

  • Our team is based in San Francisco, CA.
  • We specialize in recruiting experts for top AI labs.
  • Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Overview

Mercor is looking for people with deep knowledge of Literature. This is for a project with a leading AI research lab. The work will revolve around crafting questions, evaluating model responses, and/or solving problems in your area of expertise. The goal of the project is to improve the model’s capabilities in many domains, including yours!

Job requirements

  • A PhD in literature, comparative literature, or literary theory is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience in literary research, teaching, or academic publishing is a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting complex texts, developing critical frameworks, and engaging with diverse literary traditions.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • High attention to detail and the ability to offer precise, well-supported analysis across genres and time periods.
  • Experience in academic institutions, publishing, or cultural organizations is a plus.

More details about the role

  • Pay Rate: $45 - $55 per hour
  • This project is scoped to last a minimum of 2-4 weeks, but may be extended.
  • You will be expected to commit 20-40 hours per week. The hours are fully flexible, i.e. you choose when you work!
  • The application process is very simple: upload your resume, take a 15 minute long interview and then wait to hear back from us!

About Mercor

  • Our team is based in San Francisco, CA.
  • We specialize in recruiting experts for top AI labs.
  • Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.