Political Bias Expert

Role Description

Mercor is seeking deeply curious and critical thinkers to serve as Political Bias Experts for a cutting-edge AI research lab. You’ll work on one of the most intellectually rigorous challenges in AI alignment: helping models reason clearly and fairly about politically sensitive, socially complex, and ideologically charged topics.

This role is ideal for individuals who blend strong evidence-based reasoning with the courage to challenge social orthodoxy — those who, like Galileo, can stand by clear evidence even when it defies prevailing consensus.

Qualifications

• Contrarian intellectuals with the courage and clarity to speak truths that defy groupthink, especially when backed by data, history, or rigorous reasoning
• PhDs in social sciences (e.g., political science, sociology, anthropology, history, philosophy)
• Historians, anthropologists, or scholars who’ve studied political systems, cultural ideologies, or historical propaganda
• Independent writers or thinkers with demonstrated ability to dissect bias and present nuanced, evidence-based arguments

Requirements

• Mastery of critical thinking, logical reasoning, and source evaluation
• Comfort operating in controversial or ideologically diverse contexts
• Ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively
• Intellectual integrity — someone who prioritizes truth over trend

Benefits

• This is a remote role
• Flexible commitment: expect ~20–30 hours per week
• Structured project environment with clear deliverables and collaborative feedback
• Pay is negotiable for exceptional candidates

Application Process

• Submit a resume, CV, or portfolio of relevant writing or research. Complete a short evaluative writing exercise.
• If selected, you’ll be contacted to schedule a chat with the hiring team