[job_card.job_description]1\. Role OverviewMercor is collaborating with a leading AI lab on a large-scale supervised fine-tuning (SFT) initiative designed to improve how advanced language models handle real-world questions. We’re seeking high-performing students currently enrolled or who have graduated from top 50 college to contribute as generalist independent contractors. This project offers a flexible, project-based way to apply strong reasoning and writing skills to frontier AI research while maintaining full control over your schedule.2\. Key ResponsibilitiesCreate realistic prompts that reflect how people naturally ask questions across general topics - Review and edit AI-generated responses for clarity, correctness, and usefulness - Write high-quality human-authored responses for selected prompts - Produce small variations on prompts to test nuanced differences in model behavior - Evaluate responses across different lengths, styles, and instructions - Identify weaknesses, ambiguities, or failure cases in model outputs3\. Ideal QualificationsCurrently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student or graduated at a top college or university - Strong written communication and critical thinking skills - Ability to synthesize information clearly and accurately - High attention to detail and comfort comparing similar written responses - Ability to work independently and manage time effectively4\. More About the OpportunityFully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule - Expected commitment : 10–40 hours / week - Project-based engagement with potential for ongoing work - All contributions are made on a freelance basis through the Mercor platform5\. Compensation & Contract Terms$35-40 / hour for completed work - Paid weekly via Stripe Connect - You’ll be classified as an independent contractor6\. Application ProcessSubmit your resume to get started - Complete a short form outlining your academic background and interests - Selected applicants will be invited to complete a brief sample task - We aim to follow up within a few days with next steps7\. About MercorMercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts and high-performing contributors with leading AI labs and research organizations - Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey - Thousands of professionals and students across research, engineering, law, and creative fields use Mercor to contribute to cutting-edge AI projects