Pay for this job is USD $75 per hour, which is approx AUD $100. It will be subject to exchange rates.

Role Overview

We are seeking candidates with strong backgrounds in physics, chemistry, mathematics, or biology to support a range of analytical, modeling, and problem-solving tasks. This role is open to students, graduates, and professionals who are comfortable working with quantitative reasoning and scientific concepts.

Key Areas of Expertise

• Strong foundation in one or more domains: physics, chemistry, mathematics, or biology
• Ability to analyze problems and apply structured reasoning
• Familiarity with quantitative methods, modeling, or data analysis (as applicable)
• Comfort working on open-ended or interdisciplinary problems
• Clear and concise communication of solutions

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a STEM field (or currently pursuing one)
• 1+ year of relevant experience (academic, research, internships, or industry)
• Demonstrated strength in problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢

Key Responsibilities

• 🔍 Supporting analytical tasks
• 🧠 Applying structured reasoning
• 📣 Communicating solutions

Key Strengths

• 🔬 Strong foundation in one or more domains
• 🧩 Ability to analyze problems
• 📊 Familiarity with quantitative methods
• 🗣️ Clear and concise communication
• 🌐 Comfort with open-ended problems
• 💪 Independent work ethic

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.