Data Analysts & Spreadsheet Specialists (Must own MacBook)

### Role Overview:

Mercor is looking for data analysts and spreadsheet specialists with 2-3 years of experience, or currently enrolled postgrad students in a quantitative field, to support a research project with a leading AI lab. You will work through real data analysis workflows on your own Mac to help benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models.

### Qualifications:

- **Required: You must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher. Applicants without a Mac cannot be considered.** - Advanced proficiency in Excel, Numbers, and/or Google Sheets (pivot tables, lookups, charts, data cleaning, financial or operational models) - Experience with SQL, Python/R, or BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus - Currently pursuing or recently completed Masters studies, or have 2-3 years of relevant experience + Bachelors from a prestigious institution - Ability to clearly explain your reasoning while you work - Excellent written and verbal communication skills

### Job Details:

- Part-time commitment of approximately 10-20 hours per week - Responsibilities include completing and narrating real data analysis and spreadsheet tasks on your Mac to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models - Clearly structured responsibilities without the high pressure typically found in internships or full-time consulting roles - Immediate start preferred

### Application and Onboarding Process:

- Submit your resume, followed by a brief (3-minute) conversation with our AI interviewer to assess research and reasoning skills - Complete a brief paid assessment to further evaluate your fit for the role - You will receive follow-up communication within a few days regarding your application status and next steps