Applied Mathematics Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr

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.

About the role

We are seeking a Computational Statistics and Applied Mathematics Expert to design challenging computational problems and evaluate AI capabilities in reproducible numerical workflows. This is a remote contract position requiring 15–20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Design challenging computational problems using specialized statistical, mathematical, or scientific software packages.
• Evaluate AI's ability to compute reproducible numerical answers and carry out complex workflows.
• Develop problems requiring strategic planning for information discovery and efficient problem-solving.
• Test and refine problems against state-of-the-art AI models to achieve target difficulty.
• Work independently and asynchronously to refine problem designs based on feedback.

Requirements

• Graduate-level training in statistics, applied mathematics, or a relevant STEM field.
• Proven proficiency with at least one specialized software package through research publications or professional work.
• Strong Python skills for writing problem setups and solution validators.
• Ability to work independently in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes.
• Available for at least 15–20 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience across multiple computational domains or specialized software packages.
• Familiarity with benchmark or evaluation design.
• Background in scientific teaching or exam/problem-set design.
• Experience with computational reproducibility and containerized environments.

Pay

$70–$90/hour

Schedule

15–20 hours per week