Mathematics PhD AI Trainer

Weekday 1; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work (asynchronous)

Job summary

Weekday 1 is seeking experts in Mathematics for a remote, asynchronous project with a leading AI research group. You will apply graduate-level mathematics to assess, validate, and improve complex reasoning, solving challenging problems and reviewing proofs to ensure rigor.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cutting-edge AI developments and flexible scheduling, typically spanning 5–6 weeks, with weekly Stripe-connected payments at a rate of $70–$140 per hour.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics within past 4 years or current PhD candidate (≥3 years into program).
• Strong background in advanced problem-solving and theorem application.
• Ability to articulate reasoning, reference theorems, and identify gaps in proofs.

Responsibilities

• Solve and evaluate challenging mathematics problems across multiple domains.
• Review AI-generated proofs and solutions for accuracy, rigor, and logical soundness.
• Provide structured feedback to refine mathematical reasoning models.

Skills

Advanced problem solving

Theorem application

Articulate reasoning

Proof review

Education

PhD in Mathematics

Top 30 mathematics program

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

We are seeking experts with advanced training in Mathematics to contribute to a cutting-edge project in collaboration with a leading AI research group. This initiative focuses on enhancing AI systems' reasoning capabilities through rigorous problem-solving and theorem-based evaluation. As part of this role, you will apply graduate-level expertise to assess, validate, and improve complex mathematical reasoning.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Solve and evaluate challenging mathematics problems across multiple domains.
• Review AI-generated proofs and solutions for accuracy, rigor, and logical soundness.
• Provide structured feedback to refine and strengthen mathematical reasoning models.

Ideal Qualifications

• Recent PhD in Mathematics (within the past 4 years) OR current PhD candidate (≥3 years into their program; typically ≥4th year post-undergrad or ≥3rd year post-master's).
• Background from a top 30 mathematics program.
• Actively engaged in research/academia preferred.
• Strong foundation in advanced problem-solving and theorem application, with the ability to clearly articulate reasoning, reference theorems, and identify gaps in proofs or arguments.

More About the Opportunity

• Remote and asynchronous - flexibility to set your own schedule.
• Project-based engagement, typically 5-6 weeks with potential for extension.
• Collaborative work with exposure to cutting-edge developments in AI and mathematical reasoning.

Compensation & Contract Terms

• Competitive hourly rate, aligned with experience and expertise.
• Independent contractor engagement.
• Weekly payments processed via Stripe Connect. Compensation: $70-$140 per hour.