Mathematics Labeling Expert at Mercor

Mathematics Labeling Expert | $20–30/hr | Remote in India

Mercor is seeking PhD holders, doctoral candidates, and exceptional Master's graduates in mathematics, computer science, and related fields to join a high-impact AI research initiative in partnership with a leading AI lab.

Key Domains

• Real, Complex, & Functional Analysis
• Complex Analysis / Spectrum Theory / Fourier Analysis
• Ordinary & Partial Differential Equations
• Mathematical Physics / Partial Differential Equations / Dynamical Systems

Key Responsibilities

• Review and audit submitted data, including prompts, solutions, final answers, references, and metadata
• Evaluate task quality using structured turn-level and task-level rubrics (8–10 criteria), ensuring clarity, correctness, and logical consistency
• Verify the accuracy of solutions, reasoning steps, and chain-of-thoughts, identifying flaws, gaps, or inconsistencies
• Provide concise, well-reasoned written feedback to justify evaluation decisions
• Work independently and asynchronously following provided tools and workflows

Qualifications

• PhD (or current PhD candidacy) or Master's in Mathematics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related STEM field
• Expertise in one or more domains, including: Mathematics (algebra, geometry, number theory, combinatorics, probability, graph theory) or General domains (summarization, open/closed Q&A, classification, reasoning tasks)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate multi-step reasoning
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
• Basic knowledge of Python and testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, JUnit) is preferred, but not required

Role Details

• Part-time: 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling
• 100% remote and asynchronous — work from anywhere

Compensation & Legal

• Contractor position via Mercor, paid hourly
• Competitive rates based on expertise: $20–$30/hour
• Weekly payments processed securely through Stripe Connect

About Mercor

Mercor is a San Francisco–based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. We partner with leading AI labs to accelerate progress by leveraging top-tier human expertise.