Mercor
Applied Mathematics Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $100/hr
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Applied Mathematics Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $100/hr
Computational Bayesian Statistics and Applied Mathematics Expert
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: Computational Bayesian Statistics and Applied Mathematics Expert
- Type: Contract
- Compensation: $70–$100/hour
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 15–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Design challenging computational problems to test AI capabilities in solving scientific and engineering tasks.
- Develop problems requiring the use of specialised scientific software for simulations and experiment design.
- Refine problems through iterative testing against state-of-the-art AI models to achieve target difficulty.
- Collaborate on creating tasks that encourage strategic thinking and efficient information extraction.
- Work independently to enhance problem designs based on feedback and model performance.
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Qualifications
Must-Have
- Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM field (MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience).
- Proven proficiency with at least one scientific software library (e.g., PyMC, FEniCS, etc.).
- Strong Python skills for writing problem setups and solution validators.
- Ability to work independently and refine problem designs.
- Comfortable in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes.
- Available for at least 15–20 hours/week.
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Preferred
- Experience across multiple domains or tools.
- Familiarity with benchmark or evaluation design.
- Background in scientific teaching or exam/problem-set design.
- Experience with computational reproducibility and containerised environments.
Application Process
(Takes ~20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload your resume
- Complete an AI interview based on your resume
- Submit application form
Resources & Support
- Interview process overview
- For support: support@mercor.com
Note: Applications are reviewed daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered.
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