Astrophysics & Cosmology AI Problem Designer (Remote)

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor seeks an Astrophysics & Cosmology Expert for a remote contract role. You will design challenging AI evaluation problems using real scientific software, solving cosmology data analyses, and refining tasks through iterative testing.

Proficiency in Python, Linux, and astropy is required, with 15-20 hours per week commitment. You work independently and collaborate asynchronously with teams to ensure robust problem sets.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level training in a STEM field (MS/PhD or equivalent).
• Proven proficiency with scientific software through publications or work.
• Strong Python skills for problem setups and validators.
• Comfortable in Linux/terminal with remote compute sandboxes.

Responsibilities

• Design computational problems to test AI systems using real scientific software.
• Develop problems requiring strategic planning and multi-step workflows for AI to uncover data.
• Refine problems through iterative testing against state-of-the-art AI models.
• Utilize astropy and related tools for cosmological calculations and data analysis.
• Work independently to enhance problem designs based on feedback.
• Collaborate asynchronously with teams to ensure optimal difficulty.

Skills

Python programming

Linux/Terminal

Independent work

Problem design

Education

MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience

Tools

astropy

Job description

Mercor seeks an Astrophysics & Cosmology Expert for a remote contract role. You will design challenging AI evaluation problems using real scientific software, solving cosmology data analyses, and refining tasks through iterative testing.

Proficiency in Python, Linux, and astropy is required, with 15-20 hours per week commitment. You work independently and collaborate asynchronously with teams to ensure robust problem sets.