COMPUTATIONAL STATISTICS EXPERT - PHD

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 Statistics and Applied Mathematics Expert (R, Python, and Matlab/Scilab) Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$90/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 15–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities • Design challenging computational problems to test AI systems' ability to solve scientific and engineering tasks. • Develop problems requiring skilled use of specialized statistical , mathematical , or scientific software packages . • Test and refine problems against state-of-the-art AI models to achieve target difficulty. • Collaborate with AI research teams to improve problem setups and solution validators. • Work independently in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes . Qualifications Must-Have • Graduate-level training in statistics, applied mathematics, or a relevant STEM field. • Proven proficiency with at least one specialized statistical, mathematical, or scientific software package. • Strong Python skills. • Ability to work independently and refine problem designs based on feedback. • Available for at least 15–20 hours per week . Preferred • 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. 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.