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 PhD Researchers
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$90/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 4–6 tasks/week
Role Responsibilities
- Develop challenging problems in Mathematics to enhance AI model training and innovation.
- Evaluate the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content to strengthen reasoning and rigor in model outputs .
- Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure high-quality data informs future AI innovations .
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance .
- Provide structured feedback to improve training data quality and downstream performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD in Mathematics from a top US/UK/Canada/Western European university.
- Undergraduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe .
- High attention to detail .
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills .
- Excellent proficiency in English .
Start Date
- February ; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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