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: Astrophysics & Cosmology Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$100/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 15–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Design challenging computational problems to test AI systems using real scientific software.
- Develop problems requiring strategic planning and multi-step workflows for AI to uncover hidden data.
- Refine problems through iterative testing against state-of-the-art AI models.
- Utilize astropy and related tools for cosmological calculations and data analysis.
- Work independently to enhance problem designs based on feedback.
- Collaborate asynchronously with teams to ensure problem difficulty is optimal.
Qualifications
- Must-Have: Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM field ( MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience ).
- Must-Have: Proven proficiency with scientific software libraries through research publications or professional work.
- Must-Have: Strong Python skills for writing problem setups and solution validators.
- Must-Have: Comfortable in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes.
- Must-Have: Available for at least 15–20 hours per week.
- Preferred: Experience across multiple domains or tools.
- Preferred: Familiarity with benchmark or evaluation design.
- Preferred: Background in scientific teaching or exam/problem-set design.
- Preferred: Experience with computational reproducibility and containerized environments.
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