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Mercor

Mathematics Expert (Masters/PhDs)

Mercor, San Francisco, California, United States

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Overview Mercor is seeking a Mathematics PhD for a premier project with one of the world's top AI labs. In this role, you will contribute your subject‑matter expertise to a cutting‑edge project involving frontier large language models, crafting high‑quality, challenging problems in your domain expertise with real‑world applicability to inform the future of AI innovation.

Ideal Qualifications

Have a Master’s or PhD in Mathematics from a top US university.

Have experience coding in Python or MATLAB for projects or research.

Have field‑specific experience in numerical linear algebra, computational mechanics, or computational finance.

Have high attention to detail.

Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Have excellent proficiency in English.

Are currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.

Key Responsibilities

Work asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain.

Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real‑world applicability.

Commit 15–20 hours of work per week, with potential for increased hours and extension.

Work fully remote and asynchronously.

Role Start Date

This role will begin in late December with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview Process

Complete a short interview to assess your domain expertise.

You will be paid for up to one hour of onboarding time, including the screening process and a few onboarding videos if you are hired.

Compensation and Legal Details

Legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor.

You will be paid out at the end of each week via Stripe Connect.

About Mercor Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs, headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Our distinguished investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

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