Historical Researcher

• *About The Job
• *Mercor

connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include
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• *General Catalyst**

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• *Peter Thiel**

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• *Adam D'Angelo**

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• *Larry Summers**

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• *Jack Dorsey**

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• *Position:**

History PhD Contributor
• *Type:
• *Independent Contractor
• Compensation:
• $60–$75/hour
• *Location:
• *Remote
• *Commitment:
• *10–25 hours/week
• *Role Responsibilities
• Author historically accurate prompts spanning global, regional, and thematic history topics.
• Review and revise AI-generated responses for factual correctness, nuance, and historiographic soundness.
• Write expert-level “gold” responses for complex or ambiguous historical questions.
• Create controlled prompt variations that test differences in scope, framing, and interpretation.
• Evaluate model outputs across varying lengths, styles, and instructional constraints.
• Surface edge cases where models struggle with chronology, causality, or historical interpretation.
• *Qualifications
• *Must-Have
• PhD in History or a closely related field.
• Native English Speaker.
• Demonstrated experience with archival research, historiography, or academic writing.
• Strong command of historical methodology and source evaluation.
• Excellent written communication and attention to factual precision.
• Ability to work independently and make careful, well-reasoned editorial judgments.
• *Compensation & Legal
• $60/hour for expert contributors.
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.
• You’ll be classified as an independent contractor.
• *Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
• Submit your resume or CV to get started.
• Complete a short form detailing your historical specialization and research background.
• Selected applicants will complete a brief sample task to confirm fit.
• Resources & Support
• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
• PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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