At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and review challenging philosophy questions for an AI research initiative.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking team focused on advancing AI through philosophy.
- Benefits: Fully remote work, flexible hours, and the chance to shape AI ethics.
- Other info: Flexible commitment of 10+ hours per week with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in AI while showcasing your philosophical expertise.
- Qualifications: PhD or doctoral candidate in Philosophy; strong writing skills required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
We are seeking expert philosophers to author and review high-quality academic assessment content for an AI research initiative. You will write and verify rigorous multiple-choice questions across core philosophy domains, evaluate solution quality, and help establish gold-standard benchmarks used to advance AI capabilities.
You will be assigned one of two task types:
- Question Authoring — Create original, challenging multiple-choice questions in your area of philosophy expertise, rate their difficulty, and submit them for review.
- Question Verification — Review pre-written questions for accuracy, clarity, and rigor. Edit where needed, rate difficulty, and document any changes made.
Philosophy Domains Covered: Formal Ontology & Knowledge Representation, AI Ethics, Applied Epistemology, Philosophy of Technology & Robotics, Philosophy of Science.
Key Responsibilities
- Author original philosophy questions that test deep conceptual understanding, not surface-level recall.
- Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined — all necessary information must be in the problem statement.
- 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 (peer-reviewed journals, university repositories).
- For verification tasks: flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability and justify any edits made.
Ideal Qualifications
- 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.
- Research publications or teaching experience in philosophy is a strong plus.
- Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely.
More About the Opportunity
Expected commitment: 10+ hours/week. Asynchronous, fully remote work.
Philosophy Expert – Remote in Toronto employer: Mercor
Mercor is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, connecting top-tier talent with leading AI research labs. With the flexibility of remote work, employees enjoy a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and collaboration across diverse teams. The competitive compensation and the opportunity to engage in high-impact projects make Mercor a rewarding place for legal experts looking to make a meaningful contribution.
