Overview
Botanist Jobs in United States at Mercor
Title: Botanist
Company: Mercor
Location: United States
About the Role
Mercor seeking Plant & Animal Specialists to support a project identifying the genus and species of image subjects. Specifically, the projects seeks experts with deep knowledge of one of the following:
Plants/trees
Animals/insects
Dogs/cats
Birds
Responsibilities
Review images and identify the genus and species of the subject of the image.
Graders are expected to be able to identify the subject of the image from their personal knowledge rather than external sources.
Ensure accuracy and consistency in labeling to meet medical and project standards.
Requirements
Must be based in the US, Canada, UK, New Zealand, or Australia.
Have a Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, or other relevant degree to work in one of the following occupations:
Botanist
Arborist
Zoologist
Wildlife biologist
Large animal vet
Entomologist
Vet
Vet tech
Avid bird watcher (can be hobbyist)
Ornithologist
Following the initial application process, you may be asked to take a screening quiz, identifying subjects of sample images in your domain of expertise.
Expected Commitment
You will interface directly with prominent AI researchers from top labs.
The work is fully asynchronous and can be done around your schedule
We are looking for a commitment of 30-40 hours per week, but may accommodate between 20 and 40 hours / week for exceptional candidates.
This project is expected to run through the end of June 2025.
Successful contributions increase the odds that you are selected on future projects with Mercor
Please note that the advertised pay range is for U.S.-based applicants; the pay range will vary depending on where you’re geographically based but we aim to keep compensation competitive for all geographic areas
Why Join Us?
Contribute to a cutting edge research project at the intersection of AI and medicine.
Flexible remote work with competitive compensation.
