APPLIED MATHEMATICS SPECIALIST - FULLY REMOTE | UPTO $100/HR

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 specialized 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 require strategic thinking and efficient information extraction. • Work independently to enhance problem designs based on feedback and model performance. 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 ( 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 . 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 containerized environments. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) • Upload resume • AI interview based on your resume • Submit form Resources & Support • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome • For 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.