Applied Mathematics Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr

About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: Computational Statistics and Applied Mathematics Expert (R, Python, and Matlab/Scilab) Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$90/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 15–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities • Design challenging computational problems using specialized statistical, mathematical, or scientific software packages. • Evaluate AI's ability to compute reproducible numerical answers and carry out complex workflows. • Develop problems requiring strategic planning for information discovery and efficient problem-solving. • Test and refine problems against state-of-the-art AI models to achieve target difficulty. • Work independently and asynchronously to refine problem designs based on feedback. Qualifications Must-Have • Graduate-level training in statistics, applied mathematics, or a relevant STEM field. • Proven proficiency with at least one specialized software package through research publications or professional work. • Strong Python skills for writing problem setups and solution validators. • Ability to work independently in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes. • Available for at least 15–20 hours per week . Preferred • Experience across multiple computational domains or specialized software packages. • Familiarity with benchmark or evaluation design. • Background in scientific teaching or exam/problem-set design. • Experience with computational reproducibility and containerized environments. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) • Upload resume • AI interview based on your resume • Submit form Resources & Support • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: • For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas