Applied Mathematician - United Kingdom

Outlier; Manchester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative platform is seeking math experts to enhance AI systems by providing expert feedback on complex mathematical problems. This role involves evaluating AI's mathematical reasoning, ensuring accuracy, and designing evaluation criteria. With a flexible commitment of 5-40 hours per week, you'll collaborate with a global network of contributors. Enjoy the benefits of weekly pay and the opportunity to influence the future of AI in mathematics. If you're passionate about math and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Bonuses for High-Quality Work

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• 1+ years in mathematical analysis or related field required.
• Proficiency in advanced math subjects essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure mathematical accuracy in AI responses.
• Evaluate mathematical reasoning in AI model outputs.
• Provide detailed feedback on mathematical proofs.

Skills

Mathematical Analysis

Clear Writing

Advanced Calculus

Linear Algebra

Geometry

Statistics

Probability

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Math

Degree in Statistics

Degree in Economics

Degree in Physics

Job description

Join the thousands of Math experts on Outlier shaping the future of mathematics to improve AI systems used by millions worldwide.

Overview

Location: United Kingdom (Remote)

Pay: $30-50 USD / hour, paid out weekly

Flexible Time Commitment: Most experts spend 5-10 hours per week, up to 40 hours.

About Outlier

Outlier is the world’s leading expert platform, connecting a network of over 100,000 contributors worldwide to improve AI models by providing expert human feedback. We partner with companies including OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft to enable advanced generative AI models to provide accurate responses and advanced reasoning capabilities for mathematics.

Services You Will Provide:

We are looking for proficient math experts to teach AI how to interpret and solve complex math problems by:

• Using your expertise to ensure mathematical accuracy in AI responses
• Evaluating mathematical reasoning in AI model outputs
• Designing and implementing evaluation criteria for mathematical accuracy and logical consistency
• Providing detailed feedback on mathematical proofs and problem-solving approaches

Required Expertise:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Math or a related subject (Statistics, Economics, Physics)
• At least 1 year of professional experience in mathematical analysis or related field (Math Teacher/Tutor, Engineer, Data/Financial Analyst, Statistician)
• Ability to clearly write and articulate concepts related to Math
• Proficiency in English
• Proficiency in the following Math subjects: Advanced Calculus, Linear Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, and Probability

Payment:

• Weekly Pay: Projects are paid weekly via PayPal, with bonuses on high-quality and high-volume work - we will never ask for any money from you.
• Pay Rate: Core Project work by Math experts ranges from $30 to $50 USD per hour
• Terms: Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. For example, higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.

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