Mathematician

$60.00/hr – $80.00/hr

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/Statistics Expert

Type: Hourly Contractor

Compensation: $60–$80/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: 1–2 months

Commitment: 4–6 tasks/week

Role Responsibilities

• Develop challenging problems in Mathematics and Statistics to enhance AI model training.
• Evaluate the quality and depth of AI-generated content to improve model outputs.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to refine training data and methodologies.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines.
• Ensure high-quality data creation for future AI innovations.

Qualifications

• Master\’s or PhD in Mathematics/Statistics.
• Undergraduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe.
• Graduate degree from a top US/UK/Canada/Western European university.
• High attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency in English.

Start Date

• November; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview Process

• Complete a short AI interview and form in 20–40 minutes.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor.
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Application Process

• 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/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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