Research Assistant (Math) | $140/hr Remote | Mercor

Crossing Hurdles

United States

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USD 96,432 - 192,864

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14 days+

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Job summary

A leading recruitment partner is seeking a mid-senior level Research Assistant (Math) to assist with evaluating advanced mathematics problems and reviewing AI-generated solutions. This remote contract role requires a recent PhD in Mathematics or a PhD candidate with significant problem-solving, theorem application, and proof evaluation skills. The position offers flexible hours, with a commitment of 10-40 hours per week over 5-6 weeks, and is suitable for those with a strong academic background in mathematics.

Qualifications

Recent PhD in Mathematics (within the past 4 years) OR PhD candidate ≥2 years into the program.
Currently enrolled in or graduated from a Top 30 Mathematics program.
Strong background in advanced problem-solving, theorem application, and proof evaluation.

Responsibilities

Solve and evaluate advanced mathematics problems across multiple domains.
Review AI-generated solutions and proofs for rigor and correctness.
Provide structured feedback to improve AI systems’ mathematical reasoning.
Apply graduate-level expertise to strengthen theorem-based evaluations.

Skills

Advanced problem-solving

Theorem application

Proof evaluation

Articulating reasoning

Education

Recent PhD in Mathematics

Currently enrolled in a Top 30 Mathematics program

Tools

Desktop or laptop computer

Job description

Research Assistant (Math) | $140/hr Remote | Mercor

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Base pay range

$70.00/hr - $140.00/hr

Crossing Hurdles is a referral partner. We connect & refer top candidates to Mercor that working with the world’s leading AI research labs to help build and train cutting‑edge AI models.

Organization: Mercor

Position: Mathematics Research Assistant / Math PhD

Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: $70-$140 per hour

Location: Remote

Duration: 5–6 weeks

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

Solve and evaluate advanced mathematics problems across multiple domains.
Review AI-generated solutions and proofs for rigor and correctness.
Provide structured feedback to improve AI systems’ mathematical reasoning.
Apply graduate‑level expertise to strengthen theorem‑based evaluations.

Requirements

Recent PhD in Mathematics (within the past 4 years) OR PhD candidate ≥2 years into program.
Currently enrolled in or graduated from a Top 30 Mathematics program.
Active in research/academia (or recently engaged within the last 4 years).
Strong background in advanced problem‑solving, theorem application, and proof evaluation.
Ability to articulate reasoning clearly and identify gaps in mathematical arguments.
Access to a desktop or laptop computer (Chromebooks not supported).

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