Professor of English
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.