Applied Math Specialist
Mercor
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Job Description
About Mercor
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: Applied Math Specialist
Type: Contract
Compensation: $75–$95/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Collaborate asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts in your domain.
- Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.
- Contribute subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge project involving frontier large language models.
- Shape AI innovation by developing high-quality, challenging problems in your domain.
- Work independently to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Master's or PhD in Physics or Math from a top US university.
- High attention to detail.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent proficiency in English.
- Currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.
Start Date
Late September; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Interview Process
- Complete a short interview to assess your domain expertise.
- Paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time, including the screening process and onboarding videos if hired.
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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Key skills/competency
- Applied Mathematics
- Physics
- STEM Expertise
- Large Language Models (LLM)
- Problem Solving
- Content Creation
- AI Innovation
- Asynchronous Collaboration
- Research
- Academic Writing
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their focus on connecting elite talent with leading AI research labs and their investor backing.
- Tailor your resume for STEM expertise: Highlight your Master's or PhD in Physics or Math from a top US university.
- Prepare for the AI interview: Practice articulating complex STEM concepts clearly and concisely, focusing on problem-solving.
- Emphasize problem-solving and content creation: Showcase your ability to craft, solve, and review challenging, real-world problems.
- Demonstrate excellent communication: Be prepared to show your exceptional written and verbal English proficiency for asynchronous collaboration.
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