Political Science Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $56/hr at mercor
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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 History & Political Science Benchmark Specialist Type: Contract Compensation: $44–$56/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10+ hours/week Role
Author original history and political science questions that test deep conceptual understanding.
Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined.
Rate each question's difficulty: Medium, Hard, or Expert.
Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives.
Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions in markdown format.
Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources.
For verification tasks: flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability.
Qualifications Must-Have
PhD or doctoral candidate in History , Political Science , International Relations , or a closely related field.
Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain.
Strong command of methods, political theory, and comparative analysis.
Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely.
Preferred Research publications or policy experience is a strong plus. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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