Agricultural Science Expert Part-time

Agricultural Science Expert

$55-$85 per hour

Hourly contract

Remote

Mercor is seeking Agricultural Science experts to collaborate with leading AI research labs in developing intelligent systems that understand and support complex agricultural challenges. You will apply your scientific expertise in areas like crop science, soil health, pest management, agricultural systems, and sustainability to shape how cutting-edge AI models reason about real-world agriculture. You will work to train AI models on domain-specific logic and scientific best practices—ensuring they reflect the precision, nuance, and critical thinking used by leading agricultural scientists.

Why are you a good fit

You are an ideal candidate if you:

• Have 5+ years of research or applied science experience in agriculture or agri-environmental systems.
• Hold a PhD degree in agricultural science or related field from top US university.
• Have strong attention to details
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills

Role Highlights

• Flexible workload: 10–20 hours per week, with potential to increase to 40 hours.
• Fully remote and asynchronous—work on your own schedule.
• Minimum duration: 1–2 months, with potential for extension.

Compensation and Legal Details

• You will be legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor.
• We will pay you out at the end of each week via Stripe Connect.

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs, headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Our distinguished investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Apply today and redefine digital creativity alongside groundbreaking AI technologies!

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.