Crossing Hurdles is a recruitment firm. We refer top candidates to our partners working with the world’s leading AI research labs to help build and train cutting-edge AI models. Position: Computer Science PhD – AI Research Contributor Type: Hourly Contract (Remote) Compensation: $60–$70/hour Location: Remote Duration: 15–20 hrs/week for 2–3 months (extension possible) Requirements • PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field • Deep expertise in core areas such as algorithms, systems, machine learning, or data science • High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Fluent in English • Access to a desktop or laptop computer (no Chromebooks) Role • Design high-quality, domain-specific problems to support training and evaluation of cutting-edge large language models (LLMs) • Review, refine, and validate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, complexity, and conceptual soundness • Apply your expertise to ensure educational depth and technical rigor in content creation • Collaborate with Mercor coordinators and AI lab leads on prompt design and model evaluation • Work independently and asynchronously on a flexible schedule P.S - Accept the referral invite that will pop up while going through the process so we can keep you posted and help you with any issues or questions.