Mathematics Expert (MSc./PhD)

micro1; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is a data lab that helps AI labs and enterprises train foundational models and agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings.

We are seeking a Mathematics Expert (MSc or PhD) for contract work (~15 hours/week), fully remote globally. Pay is $80–$120/hour.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Computational Science, or a closely related field; or
• BS in Mathematics or related field plus at least 1–2 years of mathematics-focused professional or research experience in top companies/institutions.
• Strong expertise in at least one mathematical area, such as applied mathematics, numerical analysis, optimization, probability, statistics, discrete mathematics, algebra, geometry, mathematical modeling, or dynamical systems.

Responsibilities

• Solve and validate advanced mathematical and computational problems.
• Translate mathematical requirements into precise, executable workflows.
• Implement mathematical workflows using Python and command-line-accessible tools.
• Use Python to automate calculations, numerical experiments, parameter sweeps, visualization, and result validation.

Skills

Mathematics

Python

Programming Languages

Research

Applied Math

Education

MS or PhD in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Statistics/Operations Research/Computational Science or related

BS in Mathematics or related field plus 1–2 years experience

Tools

Python tools: NumPy, SciPy, SymPy

SageMath

CVXPY

GNU Octave

Julia

Job description

pay

Required Skills

• Mathematics
• Python
• Programming Languages
• Research
• Applied Math
• About micro1

micro1 is a data lab that helps AI labs & Enterprises train foundational models and agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings.

Our AI recruiting agent sources and vets domain experts for our data platform that enables rapid production of high-quality training data. Our research spans high-value, specialized domains (legal, medical, finance, coding, etc.), where expert-level data is the hardest to produce and most valuable for advanced model performance. Our pipeline performance system ensures both quality and velocity.

Mathematics Expert (MSc. or PhD)

Pay: $80-$120/hour

Location: Global, fully remote

Job Type: Contractor (~15 hours per week)

Schedule: Flexible - you can choose the hours and days you work, including weekends if desired as long as you're active.

We are looking for highly skilled Mathematics Experts to contribute to an AI training project involving advanced mathematical problem-solving, computational mathematics, numerical methods, and Python.

The work involves creating, solving, reviewing, and validating mathematical tasks that can be completed through programmatic, command-line-based workflows. A representative task may require translating a mathematical problem into a computational procedure, implementing the relevant equations or algorithms, calculating a reproducible result, testing special cases, and determining whether the final answer is mathematically and numerically valid.

What You'll Work On

• Solve and validate advanced mathematical and computational problems.
• Translate mathematical requirements into precise, executable workflows.
• Implement mathematical workflows using Python and command-line-accessible tools.
• Use Python to automate calculations, numerical experiments, parameter sweeps, visualization, and result validation.

Required Qualifications

• An MS or PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Computational Science, Theoretical Computer Science, or a closely related quantitative field; or
• A BS in Mathematics or a closely related quantitative field plus at least 1-2 years of mathematics-focused professional or research experience in top companies/institutions.
• Strong expertise in at least one mathematical area, such as applied mathematics, numerical analysis, optimization, probability, statistics, discrete mathematics, algebra, geometry, mathematical modeling, or dynamical systems.

Relevant tools may include Python, SymPy, SageMath, SciPy, CVXPY, NumPy, GNU Octave, Julia, or similar programmatic mathematical software. Experience with an equivalent CLI-accessible tool is acceptable.

Relevant Python tools may include NumPy, SciPy, SymPy, pandas, Matplotlib, Jupyter, CVXPY, statsmodels, NetworkX, numerical solvers, optimization libraries, or domain-specific scientific packages. No single library is mandatory.

Process

• Apply to the role and complete the screening questions.
• Complete an AI interview of approximately 30 minutes.
• Complete the hiring manager review.
• Compensation Structure

Compensation is output-based. Experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete each task may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow.

Minimum submission requirements apply.

Start Timeline & Availability

We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts who are ready to begin immediately. If selected, you will be expected to start your first task within 24-48 hours of completing onboarding.

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