Mathematics PhD - Research Specialist

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: Mathematics Domain Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $90–$140/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate mathematical tasks and AI model outputs to identify gaps in proofs and unjustified steps.
• Write precise problem specifications and rigorous reference solutions that reflect real mathematical research.
• Design challenging, research-level problems and evaluation sets in your area of specialization.
• Collaborate with researchers and experts to turn tacit expert judgment into explicit, teachable criteria.
• Provide structured feedback to improve AI model performance and training data quality.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while enhancing AI model reasoning.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, operations research, or a related field.
• Senior role such as faculty appointment, principal investigator, or senior scientist.
• Specialization in areas like analysis and PDE, algebra and number theory, geometry and topology, probability and statistics, or applied mathematics and optimization.
• Strong peer-reviewed publication record.
• Hands-on use of large language models and ability to discern sound arguments.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Based in the United States.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

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