Mercor is collaborating with a top AI research organization to contract experienced psychologists for a high-impact project focused on evaluating and improving AI systems’ performance on psychology-related tasks. Contractors will design, review, and refine prompts and outputs spanning clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology. The work is well-suited for psychologists with a strong academic foundation and the ability to critically assess reasoning and clarity in AI-generated content.
• *Key Responsibilities**
- Develop nuanced psychology-based tasks that reflect real-world scenarios, theories, and research applications
- Review AI-generated responses for conceptual accuracy, ethical soundness, and psychological insight
- Create benchmark answers that demonstrate best-practice reasoning and clinical or academic standards
- Document model limitations and suggest ways to improve outputs related to psychological topics
- Collaborate asynchronously with researchers and peer reviewers using structured written feedback
• *Ideal Qualifications**
- PhD or PsyD in psychology or a closely related field
- 3+ years of experience in clinical practice, academic research, teaching, or applied psychology
- Deep knowledge of psychological theory, diagnostic criteria, research methods, and ethical considerations
- Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to critique reasoning and logic
- Familiarity with academic and applied contexts across different psychology subfields
• *More About the Opportunity**
- Expected commitment: 10+ hours/week
- Tasks include open-ended reasoning, scenario-based judgment, literature synthesis, and ethics reviews
- Deliverables-driven work model with peer validation and structured quality checks
• *Application Process**
- Submit a brief resume or LinkedIn profile detailing your psychology background and areas of expertise
- Complete a short skills questionnaire; a paid trial task may be used to assess fit
- Mercor will follow up with next steps and additional project details
• *About Mercor**
- Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations
- Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey
- Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI