Philosophy PhD - Assessment Specialist

About The Job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Position: Applied Philosophy Benchmark Specialist Type: Contract Compensation: $50–$63/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10+ hours/week Role Responsibilities Author original philosophy questions that test deep conceptual understanding, not surface-level recall. Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined with all necessary information. Rate each question's difficulty: Medium (intro undergraduate), Hard (advanced undergraduate), or Expert (post-graduate and above). Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives that challenge expert-level solvers. Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions with clear, concise reasoning in markdown format. Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources like peer-reviewed journals and university repositories. For verification tasks, flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability and justify any edits made. Qualifications Must-Have PhD or doctoral candidate in Philosophy or a closely related field. Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain. Strong command of philosophical argumentation, formal logic, and canonical texts across traditions. Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely. Preferred Research publications or teaching experience in philosophy is a strong plus. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Upload resume AI interview based on your resume Submit form Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/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. ,

The specialist will author original, complex philosophy questions and provide detailed step-by-step solutions with academic references. They will also rate question difficulty and verify the clarity and precision of assessment content.

Candidates must hold a PhD or be a doctoral candidate in Philosophy, or have a Master's degree with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain. Strong command of formal logic, canonical texts, and excellent written English are required.

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Philosophical Argumentation
• Formal Logic
• Academic Writing
• Chain-of-Thought Reasoning
• Assessment Design
• Research
• Markdown
• Conceptual Analysis

• Science & Research
• Education
• Software
• Technology

Formation minimale

Maîtrise

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

13 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

10 heures par semaine

Exigences de lieu

Country, Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area

Niveau d’expérience

Not Applicable