Mathematics Expert (PhD)

Weekday 1; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Weekly Stripe payments

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Weekday 1, in collaboration with a leading AI lab, seeks a Mathematics expert to help close knowledge gaps in model training. You will work remotely with research teams to craft and critique advanced mathematical problems and solutions, delivering clear feedback.

The role requires a PhD in Mathematics from a top university and 2+ years of relevant experience. It is a part-time, independent contractor position paying $60–$80 per hour, 15–20 hours weekly, with rolling extensions and weekly Stripe

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics from a top university.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to articulate complex math concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with research teams to close knowledge gaps and improve AI model performance in Mathematics.
• Create and evaluate advanced mathematical problems and solutions with clear written feedback.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Proficiency in English

Education

PhD in Mathematics

Job description

This role is for one of Weekday's clients.

We are currently helping hire for one of the leading AI labs (via one of our partners); supporting them in training their AI models.

Have you been curious about how LLMs generate expert-level answers and wanted to contribute to their development? There are knowledge gaps in specialized fields like Mathematics, and we need your expertise to help strengthen these models (and in turn, advance human understanding of these areas).

Requirements

What exactly would you do?

• You’ll be working with research teams to close knowledge gaps and improve AI model performance in the Mathematics domain.
• You will be creating and evaluating advanced mathematical problems and solutions, providing clear written feedback.

Requirements

Education: PhD in Mathematics from a top US, UK, Canadian, or European university

Work experience: 2+ years of academic (research/teaching) or professional (scientist, researcher, or engineer) experience

Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in English

Location: Remote (must be based in the US, UK, Canada, or Europe)

Benefits

Compensation: $60 to $80 per hour

Time commitment: 15-20 hours per week (with the possibility of extending to ~40)

Project duration: Minimum 1-2 months, with rolling extensions

Fully remote, asynchronous work that is flexible and adaptable to your schedule

You will be engaged as an independent contractor and paid weekly via Stripe Connect