Mathematics Specialist | $60/hr Remote | Mercor

Crossing Hurdles; United States; On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

A research services company is seeking a Mathematics Specialist to evaluate AI-generated datasets for accuracy and logical consistency. This fully remote position requires a PhD or Master's degree in Mathematics or a related field, along with strong analytical and written communication skills. The role involves reviewing submitted data, verifying solutions, and providing detailed feedback, enabling effective training of AI models.

Qualifications

• PhD or current PhD candidacy, or Master's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Expertise in various mathematics domains like algebra, geometry, and probability.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate multi-step reasoning accurately.
• Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Review and audit AI-generated data for accuracy.
• Evaluate quality using structured rubrics across criteria.
• Verify accuracy of solutions and identify inconsistencies.
• Provide concise written feedback on evaluations.
• Work independently and asynchronously.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Mathematics expertise

Independence

Basic knowledge of Python

Education

PhD or Master's degree in Mathematics or related field

Tools

Testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, JUnit)

Job description

Mathematics Specialist | $60/hr Remote | Mercor

Location: Remote

Pay: $50–$60/hr

Contract Type: Hourly Contract

Commitment: 10-40 hours/week, fully remote and asynchronous

Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles

We are seeking an experienced Mathematics Specialist to review AI-generated datasets and ensure accurate, logical, and reliable outputs. This role plays a key part in training our cutting‑edge AI models.

Role Responsibilities

• Review and audit submitted AI-generated data including prompts, solutions, final answers, references, and metadata.
• Evaluate task quality using structured rubrics covering 8–10 criteria, ensuring clarity, correctness, and logical consistency.
• Verify accuracy of solutions, reasoning steps, and chain-of-thoughts by identifying flaws, gaps, or inconsistencies.
• Assess coding problems for test case validity, solution correctness, and language consistency.
• Provide concise, well‑reasoned written feedback justifying evaluation decisions.
• Work independently and asynchronously following provided tools and workflows.

Ideal Qualifications

• PhD or current PhD candidacy, or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related STEM fields.
• Expertise in domains such as mathematics (algebra, geometry, number theory, combinatorics, probability, graph theory), coding (data structures, algorithms, testing, QA), and general domains (summarization, Q&A, classification, reasoning).
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate multi‑step reasoning accurately.
• Excellent written communication skills with sharp attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting.
• Basic knowledge of Python and testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, JUnit) preferred but not required.

Application Process

• Upload resume.
• AI interview based on your resume (15 min).

Additional Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Research and Science
Industries: Research Services

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