Mathematics Research Collaborator (AI)

Job overview

The Mathematics Research Collaborator (AI) opportunity is remote, with a stated compensation range of $80–$110 per hour and a commitment of up to 20 hours per week. Mercor connects technical talent with leading AI research labs. The collaborator reviews mathematics research and develops and evaluates challenging mathematical tasks to help train and assess frontier AI models. By identifying errors and limitations in model outputs and working with the program team, the role contributes expert mathematical judgment to AI model improvement.

What you'll do

• Review mathematics research papers for correctness, novelty, and rigor
• author and review mathematics problems for AI training and evaluation
• evaluate model outputs involving proof construction and verification, problem-solving, formalization, and conjecture exploration
• identify model failures
• and collaborate with the program team and senior contributors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mathematics research

ai model evaluation

proof verification

mathematical problem design

research paper review

remote

up to 20 hours/week

mercor

doctorate required

research mathematics

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Remote, asynchronous work; up to 20 hours per week. Requires a doctorate or postdoctoral training from a top-20 global institution, qualifying research experience, and specified research credentials.

About the employer

Mercor is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.