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MercorJoin Mercor as an Applied Math Specialist, where you'll collaborate with elite AI research teams to analyze high-impact scientific papers and develop innovative Python solutions. With flexible part-time hours and the chance to influence cutting-edge AI research, this role offers a unique opportunity for professionals in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Skills & Expertise
Key Responsibilities
Identify and analyze high-impact research papers for novel methods.
Break down scientific problems into independently testable subproblems.
Develop Python solutions and corresponding unit tests for subproblems.
Full Description
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, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Professional
Type: Freelance
Compensation: $70–$90/hour
Duration: 1–2 months
Commitment: 15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 80 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
* Identify and analyze high-impact research papers in Physics, Chemistry, Math, or Science for novel, code-implementable methods.
* Break down high-level scientific problems into logical, independently testable subproblems.
* Develop "Gold Standard" Python solutions for subproblems and create corresponding unit tests.
* Review peer prompts, golden solutions, and unit tests for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
* Collaborate with AI research teams to improve model outputs and elevate training data quality.
* Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
* Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biochemistry, or related Computational Sciences.
* Strong experience in Python and scientific computing libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, JAX).
* Ability to translate academic research into structured problem statements.
* Proficiency with Git and branch management.
* Familiarity with testing frameworks like pytest.
Start Date
* Immediate
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
* Upload resume
* AI interview: 3 short, 15-minute conversational sessions
* Follow-up communication within a few days with next steps and onboarding details
Resources & Support
* For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
* For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.