Mathematics Specialist

About the Role

Join a leading frontier AI research lab to help train large language models on advanced mathematical reasoning. This short-term, high-impact project is designed for PhD students, post-docs, and early career researchers to push AI capabilities by developing, evaluating, and providing feedback on complex mathematical problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design novel, graduate-level problems in pure and applied mathematics
• Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness, clarity, and rigor
• Identify logical gaps and incomplete reasoning
• Provide structured feedback and generate complete, correct solutions
• Maintain the highest standards of mathematical precision

Qualifications / Skills Required

• Current PhD student, post-doc, or recent PhD graduate (<5 years) in mathematics
• Expertise in algebra, geometry, combinatorics, number theory, analysis, probability, or related areas
• High proficiency in LaTeX for writing and formatting mathematical documents
• Strong written communication and ability to articulate complex reasoning
• Detail-oriented, independent, and disciplined work approach

Salary Details

• $80/hr for early career professors at top US/UK institutions
• $70/hr for post-docs and senior PhD students
• $60/hr for 1st and 2nd year PhD students

Why Join

Enjoy a flexible schedule, work remotely, and contribute to cutting-edge AI research. Expected commitment is 20–40 hours/week over a ~10 weeks project with potential extension. Weekly contractor payments via Stripe Connect.

Application Process

• Submit your resume
• Complete a brief 20–30 minute interview
• Complete a short mathematical reasoning test

Key skills/competency

• Mathematics
• LaTeX
• Research
• Problem Solving
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Analysis
• Combinatorics
• Communication
• Attention to Detail