Remote Mathematics PhD — AI Assessment Question Architect

Obsidian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Obsidian seeks expert mathematicians to author and review high-quality academic assessment content for an AI research initiative. You will write and verify rigorous multiple-choice questions across core mathematics domains, evaluate solution quality, and help establish gold-standard benchmarks used to advance AI capabilities.

You will be assigned one of two task types: question authoring or question verification, with a remote, asynchronous schedule.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate deep conceptual math knowledge and ability to write rigorous problems.
• Experience designing or editing graduate-level math content desirable.
• Excellent written English with clarity in mathematical exposition.
• Ability to provide concise, well-structured explanations and sources.

Responsibilities

• Author original math questions that test deep understanding and precise definitions.
• Review pre-written questions for accuracy, clarity, and rigor and edit as needed.
• Rate question difficulty and provide solutions with structured reasoning.

Skills

Mathematics

Academic writing

Proof writing

English writing

Educational assessment design

Education

PhD in Mathematics or related field

Doctoral candidate

Job description

Obsidian seeks expert mathematicians to author and review high-quality academic assessment content for an AI research initiative. You will write and verify rigorous multiple-choice questions across core mathematics domains, evaluate solution quality, and help establish gold-standard benchmarks used to advance AI capabilities.

You will be assigned one of two task types: question authoring or question verification, with a remote, asynchronous schedule.