Mathematics Expert

Mercor; Greater London; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruiting firm for AI experts is seeking Mathematics/Statistics Master's and PhD candidates for a project with a leading AI lab. This fully remote role involves contributing to innovative AI models by developing complex challenges in your field. Ideal candidates are meticulous, have strong communication skills, and a solid academic background in Mathematics or Statistics. Pay is hourly with tasks expected weekly.

Qualifications

• Must have completed or be currently studying for a Master's or PhD in Mathematics or Statistics.
• Candidates must have rigorous mathematics expertise and the ability to follow complex instructions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute subject matter expertise to an AI project.
• Create high-quality data for AI innovation.
• Complete 4-6 tasks per week, each taking several hours.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Proficiency in English

Education

Undergraduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe

Graduate degree from a top university in the specified regions

Job description

Mercor is seeking Mathematics/Statistics Master’s and PhD’s (current or graduated) for a premier project with one of the world's top AI labs.

In this role, you will contribute your subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge project involving state-of-the-art large language models. Specifically, you will help create high-quality data that will inform the future of AI innovation by coming up with difficult problems in your domain.

You're a good fit if you:

• Received your undergraduate degree in US/UK/Canada/Western Europe

• Received your graduate degree (or are currently studying) at a top US/UK/Canada/Western European university

• Have high attention to detail

• Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Have excellent proficiency in English

Here are more details about the role:

• The role is ongoing starting in November and continuing with rolling applications

• This phase of the project is scoped to last 1-2 months

• Experts are expected to contribute 4-6 tasks per week, each taking several hours to complete

• The work is flexible (fully remote and asynchronous)

• The work will require rigorous mathematics expertise and ability to follow complex instructions

With respect to pay and legal status:

• You will be legally classified as an hourly contractor

• You will be paid on a weekly cadence via Stripe Connect

Screening Process:

• You will need to complete a short AI interview and form - the whole application process should last 20-40 minutes

About Mercor

Mercor specializes in recruiting experts for top AI labs and is based in San Francisco, CA. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, and Jack Dorsey.

Apply today and leverage your leadership and technical expertise to advance cutting-edge AI models!