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 masters 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.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 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.
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Skills Required
Computer Science, Mathematics, probability , complex analysis, geometry, fourier analysis , Algebra, dynamical systems, Mathematical Physics, graph theory, number theory, Applied Mathematics, combinatorics