This is a Remote History Consultant | $50/hr role with Mercor based in AU Mercor Role Seniority - mid level More about the Remote History Consultant | $50/hr role at Mercor About The Job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Position: Humanities Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $40–$50/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities Analyze humanities texts for interpretive depth and argumentative structure. Synthesize themes across time periods, movements, or cultural contexts. Interpret primary sources and connect them to broader historical or philosophical arguments. Evaluate causal reasoning in topics such as reform, identity, and power dynamics. Provide concise, well-structured written explanations grounded in source material. Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance. Qualifications Must-Have Bachelor’s degree or higher in History, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, or a related field. Proven experience in academic writing, source interpretation, or historical analysis. Strong ability to connect abstract concepts with concrete historical examples. Excellent writing, reasoning, and analytical skills. Comfortable working independently in a remote, detail-oriented setting. Compensation & Legal Independent contractor Paid weekly via Stripe Connect Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Submit your resume to get started. You may be asked to complete a brief interpretive writing assessment. We typically follow up within 3–5 business days. Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. , Show more Show less Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Mercor team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Analyzing humanities texts Synthesizing themes ⚖️ Evaluating causal reasoning Key Strengths Academic writing Analytical skills Independent work Why Mercor is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Mercor not with Hatch.
