Mercor is seeking PhD holders doctoral candidates and exceptional Masters graduates in mathematics applied Mathematics or a related STEM field 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 (810 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 (candidate/recipient) or Masters in Mathematics Applied Mathematics or a related STEM field.
Expertise in one or more domains including:
Mathematics: algebra geometry number theory combinatorics probability graph theory.
General domains: summarisation 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.
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 Franciscobased company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Our investors include Benchmark General Catalyst Adam DAngelo Larry Summers and Jack Dorsey. We partner with leading AI labs to accelerate progress by leveraging top-tier human expertise.