Data Science Expert

DESCRIPTION

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to engage experienced data scientists for a project focused on evaluating how well AI systems perform real-world data science work. Rather than producing deliverables yourself, you will define what excellent work looks like: designing task-specific grading criteria and scoring completed work samples with rigorous, well-reasoned written justifications. 2. Key Responsibilities Design precise, task-specific grading criteria for real-world data science deliverables (analyses, models, dashboards, experiment readouts, and written recommendations) Score AI-generated and human work samples against those criteria, with detailed written justifications for every score Apply consistent, evidence-based judgment so that scores are reproducible and defensible Incorporate structured feedback from senior reviewers and iterate quickly on your work 3. Ideal

REQUIREMENTS

• ▸5+ years of professional data science experience in industry
• ▸Background in business operations, product, or growth data science at top-tier technology companies
• ▸Deep fluency in experiment design and A/B testing, metric definition, SQL/Python analysis, and communicating findings to executive stakeholders
• ▸Exceptionally strong written communication
• ▸Detail-oriented, consistent, and comfortable having your judgment reviewed and calibrated against peers
• ▸Prior experience with AI training, evaluation, or human-data projects is a strong plus
• ▸4. Application Process
• ▸Submit your resume or relevant technical background to get started

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