Professor of Mathematics

Mercor; Brampton; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI research firm is seeking a Professor of Mathematics for a remote contractor role. The position requires a Mathematics PhD and offers flexibility, with a commitment of 15-20 hours per week. Responsibilities include contributing expertise to AI projects and ensuring high-quality data generation. Compensation is competitive at $60.00 - $80.00 per hour, with applications rolling out from August.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics is essential for this role.
• Detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills in both writing and speaking are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Contribute subject matter expertise to AI projects.
• Create difficult problems in the mathematics domain.
• Ensure high-quality data generation.
• Collaborate with a top AI lab.

Skills

High attention to detail

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Excellent proficiency in English

Education

Mathematics PhD from a top US, UK, Canadian, or European university

Job description

Overview

Professor of Mathematics – Contractor, Remote. Commitment: 15-20 hours per week, with potential extension to 40 hours. Duration: Minimum of 1-2 months. This role involves contributing to a project involving state-of-the-art large language models and creating high-quality data to inform AI innovation.

Base pay range: $60.00 / hr - $80.00 / hr.

Company Introduction

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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute subject matter expertise to AI projects
• Create difficult problems in the mathematics domain
• Ensure high-quality data generation
• Collaborate with a top AI lab

Qualifications

• Mathematics PhD from a top US, UK, Canadian, or European university
• High attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent proficiency in English

Engagement details

• Contract Type: Hourly contractor
• Compensation: Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous
• Start Date: Ongoing from August with rolling applications

Application process

• Complete a short AI interview and written form (20-30 minutes total)
• Apply through Mercor to shape frontier AI research.