Remote Maths Researcher (PhD) - 34877

Turing

Toronto

On-site

CAD 41,328 - 68,880

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Possibility of contract extension

Collaboration with worldwide experts

Job summary

A leading AI company in Toronto seeks PhD-level researchers in mathematics to evaluate the reasoning capabilities of large language models. Responsibilities include creating math problems and analyzing AI responses. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or be pursuing one, showcasing strong analytical skills. This contract role offers remote work flexibility and a commitment of at least 20 hours per week for a duration of 1 month.

Qualifications

Ph.D. or Postdoctoral in Mathematics or a related field required.
Comfortable working independently.
Stable computer and internet access.

Responsibilities

Create math problems for LLMs to solve.
Analyze model responses for logical gaps.
Review how AI solves given problems.

Skills

Strong research and analytical skills

Ability to provide clear feedback

Strong written communication

Education

Currently enrolled in or have completed a Ph.D. in Mathematics

Job description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Are you passionate about solving logical problems and working through challenging math?

Turing is looking for PhD-level researchers in mathematics to test the reasoning capabilities of large language models (LLMs). You’ll create math problems, analyze model responses, and identify gaps in logic or understanding. The goal is to measure how well these models handle abstract thinking and structured problem-solving.

What does day-to-day look like?

You’ll create math problems, review how the AI solves them, and share insights on how well it understands complex reasoning and logical steps. You’ll take on tasks such as:

Find the number of permutations of 10 elements that consist only of exactly 3 disjoint cycles.
How many distinct convex polyhedra can be formed using exactly 10 vertices such that all faces are triangles and the polyhedron has genus zero?
Currently enrolled in or have completed a Ph.D. or Postdoctoral in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
Strong research and analytical skills
Able to provide clear, constructive feedback with examples
Strong written communication, especially in remote settings
Comfortable working independently
Stable computer and internet access

Note: This position is open only to candidates who have completed or are currently pursuing a Ph.D.; applications that do not meet this criterion will not be considered.

Time Commitment & Contract Details:

Commitments Required: at least 4 hours per day and minimum 20 hours per week with 4 hours of overlap with PST. (We have 3 options of time commitment: 20 hrs/week, 30 hrs/week, or 40 hrs/week)
Engagement type: Contractor assignment/freelancer (no medical/paid leave)
Duration of contract: 1 month; [expected start date is next week]

Selection Process: Task-based assessment for shortlisted candidates, followed by a contract offer with defined timelines and workload.

About Turing:

Turing is one of the world’s fastest-growing AI companies, accelerating the advancement and deployment of powerful AI systems.

Turing helps customers in two ways: Working with the world’s leading AI labs to advance frontier model capabilities in thinking, reasoning, coding, agentic behavior, multimodality, multilinguality, STEM, and frontier knowledge; and leveraging that work to build real-world AI systems that solve mission-critical priorities for companies.

Why work with Turing?