Mercor is looking for data analysts and spreadsheet specialists with 2-3 years of experience, or currently enrolled postgrad students in a quantitative field, to support a research project with a leading AI lab. You will work through real data analysis workflows on your own Mac to help benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models.
\nRequired: You must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher. Applicants without a Mac cannot be considered.
\nAdvanced proficiency in Excel, Numbers, and/or Google Sheets (pivot tables, lookups, charts, data cleaning, financial or operational models)
\nExperience with SQL, Python/R, or BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus
\nCurrently pursuing or recently completed Masters studies, or have 2-3 years of relevant experience + Bachelors from a prestigious institution
\nAbility to clearly explain your reasoning while you work
\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills
\nPart-time commitment of approximately 10-20 hours per week
\nResponsibilities include completing and narrating real data analysis and spreadsheet tasks on your Mac to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models
\nClearly structured responsibilities without the high pressure typically found in internships or full-time consulting roles
\nImmediate start preferred
\nSubmit your resume, followed by a brief (3-minute) conversation with our AI interviewer to assess research and reasoning skills
\nComplete a brief paid assessment to further evaluate your fit for the role
\nYou will receive follow-up communication within a few days regarding your application status and next steps
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