Panchang & Muhurat Specialist at Turing

Panchang & Muhurat Specialist | Contract | Worldwide Remote

Turing is seeking a highly skilled Panchang & Muhurat Specialist to create expert-level evaluation problems covering traditional Hindu timekeeping, auspicious timing selection, and Muhurat consultation. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI research by applying deep knowledge of Panchang Siddhanta and Muhurat Shastra.

About Turing

Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world's leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing helps enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence — delivering measurable, lasting results.

Role Overview

As a Panchang & Muhurat Specialist, you will design and develop high-quality evaluation problems focused on the five elements of Panchang (Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana), derived timings, and auspicious Muhurat selection for major life events.

Key Responsibilities

• Create 15–20 evaluation problems per month covering Panchang computation and Muhurat selection
• Design problems spanning: Tithi calculation from Sun-Moon angular separation, Nakshatra identification and Pada computation, Yoga and Karana computation, Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, and Gulika Kaal for any weekday and location
• Develop Choghadiya (daytime and nighttime) sequences, Abhijit Muhurat computation, and Hora (planetary hour) sequences
• Create Muhurat selection problems for events such as Vivah (marriage), Griha Pravesh, business commencement, Upanayana, naming ceremonies, travel, and surgery
• Design problems with competing constraints (e.g., favorable Tithi but unfavorable Nakshatra) requiring prioritization and expert judgment
• Include location-specific problems requiring sunrise/sunset computation for various Indian cities
• Document Muhurat Doshas (Vishti Karana, Bhadra, Panchaka, etc.) and their avoidance rules

Required Qualifications

• Formal training in Panchang Siddhanta from a recognized institution or Gurukula lineage
• Minimum 5 years of active Muhurat consultation practice
• Ability to compute Tithi from first principles (Sun-Moon elongation ÷ 12°)
• Thorough knowledge of at least 20 major Muhurat Doshas and their exception rules
• Understanding of regional Panchang variations (Amanta vs. Purnimanta; Shalivahana Shaka vs. Vikram Samvat)
• Proficiency in sunrise/sunset computation across different latitudes

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Electional Astrology (Muhurat) across multiple traditions
• Experience with Panchang preparation or publication
• Familiarity with Dharma Sindhu and Nirnaya Sindhu for Muhurat rules
• Understanding of eclipse (Grahan) timing and its impact on Muhurat selection

Tools & Technologies

• Drik Panchang, Panchang.org, or equivalent Panchang software
• Jagannatha Hora (Muhurat module)