Mathematician

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Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $80.00/hr

Company Introduction
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.

Role Overview

Position: Mathematics PhD – Contractor, Remote

Commitment: 15-20 hours per week, potentially up to 40 hours

Duration: Minimum of 1-2 months

Contribute expertise to a project involving state-of-the-art large language models. Create high-quality data to inform the future of AI innovation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute subject matter expertise to AI projects
• Create difficult problems in the mathematics domain
• Develop high-quality data for AI models
• Collaborate with a leading AI lab

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• Mathematics PhD from a top US, UK, Canadian, or European university
• High attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent proficiency in English

Engagement Details

• Contract Type: Hourly contractor
• Compensation: Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous
• Start Date: Ongoing from August with rolling applications

Application Process

• Complete a short AI interview and written form (20-30 minutes total)

Apply through Mercor to shape frontier AI research.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Research, Science, and Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development

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