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Mathematics Labeling Expert at Mercor
posted 11 months agoMathematics 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.
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.