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Mathematics Expert (Master's/PhD) at Mercor
posted 10 months agoMathematics Expert | $60–80/hr | Remote (US/UK/CA/Western Europe)
Mercor is seeking Mathematics and Statistics Master's and PhD candidates (current students or graduates) for a premier project with one of the world's leading AI labs. Contribute your expertise to cutting-edge AI innovation by creating high-quality training data and developing challenging problems in your domain.
What You'll Do:
- Apply advanced mathematics expertise to inform state-of-the-art large language models
- Create complex, high-quality problems in mathematics and statistics
- Complete 4-6 tasks per week, each requiring several hours
- Work flexibly and asynchronously from anywhere
You're a Great Fit If You:
- Earned your undergraduate degree in the US, UK, Canada, or Western Europe
- Hold (or are pursuing) a graduate degree from a top US/UK/Canadian/Western European university
- Possess exceptional attention to detail
- Demonstrate outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Have excellent English proficiency
- Can follow complex instructions with precision
Project Details:
- Ongoing role starting November with rolling applications
- Current phase scoped for 1-2 months
- Fully remote and asynchronous work
- Hourly contractor classification
- Weekly payment via Stripe Connect
Application Process:
Complete a short AI interview and form (20-40 minutes total).
About Mercor:
Based in San Francisco, Mercor specializes in recruiting experts for top AI labs. Backed by Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, and Jack Dorsey.
Apply today to advance cutting-edge AI models with your mathematical expertise!
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.