Mathematics PhD - AI Researcher

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 PhD Researchers Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$90/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 4–6 tasks/week Role Responsibilities Develop challenging problems in Mathematics to enhance AI model training and innovation.Evaluate the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content to strengthen reasoning and rigor in model outputs.Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure high-quality data informs future AI innovations.Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.Provide structured feedback to improve training data quality and downstream performance. Qualifications Must-Have PhD in Mathematics from a top US/UK/Canada/Western European university.Undergraduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe.High attention to detail.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Excellent proficiency in English. Start Date February; applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Upload resumeAI interview based on your resumeSubmit form Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,