Remote Mathematics Researcher (PhD)

Turing; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; CAD 77,535 - 110,429; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI research firm is seeking PhDs in Mathematics or related fields for a fully remote contract role. The successful candidate will design advanced math problems to test AI performance and evaluate outputs for accuracy. Strong mathematical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex ideas are essential. Work is flexible, with a pay rate starting at $50/hour. This is an opportunity to collaborate with top researchers on cutting-edge AI projects.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mathematics, Applied Math, Statistics, or related field required.
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills needed.
• Clear communication of complex ideas in writing essential.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced math problems to test AI performance.
• Develop structured solutions with rigorous logic.
• Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy.

Skills

Mathematical reasoning

Problem-solving skills

Clear communication

Education

PhD in Mathematics, Applied Math, Statistics, or related field

Job description

Remote contract for PhDs in Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields. Work on cutting‑edge projects with top AI labs while earning $50+/hour, fully remote, with flexible weekly hours. No AI experience required.

Role Overview

Help fine‑tune large language models (like ChatGPT) using your math and analytical skills. You’ll design problems, check how well AI solves them, and work with researchers to build better benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced math problems to test AI performance (e.g., multi‑step reasoning, abstraction, symbolic manipulation).
• Develop clear, step‑by‑step solutions with rigorous logic.
• Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and quality of reasoning.
• Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks across undergraduate to PhD‑level math topics.

Requirements

• PhD (pursuing or completed) in Mathematics, Applied Math, Statistics, or related field.
• Strong mathematical reasoning and problem‑solving skills across advanced domains.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing and provide structured feedback.
• No AI experience required.
• Fully remote, flexible work.
• Work on cutting‑edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.

Pay rate

$50+/hour (depends on role and candidate expertise)

Assessment

Shortlisted experts complete an evaluation before selection.

Assignments

Contract roles with defined start/end dates; up to 40 hrs/week.

About Turing

Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high‑quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents; and second, by applying that expertise to help enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence with systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and drive lasting results on the P&L.

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