Remote Maths Researcher (PhD) - 34877

Turing; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 103,320 - 137,760; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Opportunity to work on high-impact AI research projects

Possibility of contract extension based on performance

Job summary

A leading AI company in San Francisco seeks a PhD-level researcher in mathematics to evaluate and enhance the reasoning capabilities of large language models. You will develop complex math problems and analyze the effectiveness of AI solutions, requiring strong analytical skills and effective feedback. This contractor position demands at least 20 hours a week, allowing remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience creating and analyzing mathematical problems.
• Ability to test and evaluate AI reasoning and logic.

Responsibilities

• Create math problems and analyze AI responses.
• Measure AI model capabilities in abstract thinking.

Skills

Strong research and analytical skills

Able to provide clear, constructive feedback

Strong written communication

Comfortable working independently

Education

Ph.D. or Postdoctoral in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or related field

Job description

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Are you passionate about solving logical problems and working through challenging math?

Turing is looking for PhD-level researchers in mathematics to test the reasoning capabilities of large language models (LLMs). You’ll create math problems, analyze model responses, and identify gaps in logic or understanding. The goal is to measure how well these models handle abstract thinking and structured problem-solving.

What does day-to-day look like?

You’ll create math problems, review how the AI solves them, and share insights on how well it understands complex reasoning and logical steps. You’ll take on tasks such as:

• Find the number of permutations of 10 elements that consist only of exactly 3 disjoint cycles.
• How many distinct convex polyhedra can be formed using exactly 10 vertices such that all faces are triangles and the polyhedron has genus zero?
• Currently enrolled in or have completed a Ph.D. or Postdoctoral in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Able to provide clear, constructive feedback with examples
• Strong written communication, especially in remote settings
• Comfortable working independently
• Stable computer and internet access

Note: This position is open only to candidates who have completed or are currently pursuing a Ph.D.; applications that do not meet this criterion will not be considered.

Time Commitment & Contract Details:

• Commitments Required: at least 4 hours per day and minimum 20 hours per week with 4 hours of overlap with PST. (We have 3 options of time commitment: 20 hrs/week, 30 hrs/week, or 40 hrs/week)
• Engagement type: Contractor assignment/freelancer (no medical/paid leave)
• Duration of contract: 1 month; [expected start date is next week]

Selection Process: Task-based assessment for shortlisted candidates, followed by a contract offer with defined timelines and workload.

About Turing:

Turing is one of the world’s fastest-growing AI companies, accelerating the advancement and deployment of powerful AI systems.

Turing helps customers in two ways: Working with the world’s leading AI labs to advance frontier model capabilities in thinking, reasoning, coding, agentic behavior, multimodality, multilinguality, STEM, and frontier knowledge; and leveraging that work to build real-world AI systems that solve mission-critical priorities for companies.

Why work with Turing?

• Remote work flexibility
• Work on high-impact AI research projects
• Possibility of contract extension based on performance
• Collaborate with experts worldwide to test and refine AI models.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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