Talent.com
Remote Mathematics PhD Students, Post-Docs & Recent Grads - AI Trainer ($60-$85 per hour)
Remote Mathematics PhD Students, Post-Docs & Recent Grads - AI Trainer ($60-$85 per hour)Mercor • Hampton, Virginia, US
[error_messages.no_longer_accepting]
Remote Mathematics PhD Students, Post-Docs & Recent Grads - AI Trainer ($60-$85 per hour)

Remote Mathematics PhD Students, Post-Docs & Recent Grads - AI Trainer ($60-$85 per hour)

Mercor • Hampton, Virginia, US
[job_card.variable_days_ago]
[job_preview.job_type]
  • [job_card.full_time]
  • [filters.remote]
[job_card.job_description]

##

  • Role Overview

Mercor is partnering with a leading frontier AI research lab on an exciting mathematics and reasoning project. We’re inviting PhD students from top institutions to help push the boundaries of AI reasoning by training large language models to tackle advanced mathematical challenges. As part of this engagement, you’ll : - Develop original, graduate-level problems in pure and applied mathematics. - Evaluate AI-generated solutions, identifying gaps in ability. - Provide feedback and generate complete & correct solutions. Eligibility is

  • strictly limited to
  • PhD students, post-docs, and early career professors
  • . The role is a short-term, high-impact research engagement, with potential for extension based on performance.
  • Rates :
  • $80 : Early career professors at top US / UK-based institutions $70 : Post-docs & senior PhD students at top institutions globally $60 : 1st & 2nd year PhD students
  • ##
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Design novel, advanced mathematics problems - Closely review, test, and evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness and clarity - Identify logical flaws, incomplete reasoning, or insufficiently-rigorous proofs - Provide structured feedback and clear, concise, and correct solutions - Maintain extremely high standards of mathematical precision and problem difficulty ##
  • Required Qualifications
  • Current PhD student, post-doc, or recent PhD-graduate (<5 years ago) in pure or applied mathematics -
  • Must be highly proficient in writing and formatting documents using LaTeX
  • Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following : algebra, geometry, combinatorics, number theory, analysis, probability, or closely related fields - Ability to clearly articulate complex reasoning in written form - Rigorous attention to detail in verifying solutions - Independent, reliable, and disciplined work style ##
  • More About the Opportunity
  • Remote and flexible — work on your own schedule - Expected commitment : 20 hours / week minimum; up to 40 hours / week available - Approximate project length : ~10 weeks, with extension potential - Rolling start dates; setup typically within 1–2 days of approval ##
  • Compensation & Contract Terms
  • Open to applicants worldwide (English proficiency required) - Independent contractor arrangement through Mercor - Weekly payments via Stripe Connect ##
  • Application Process
  • Complete a brief interview (20–30 minutes) - Complete a brief mathematical reasoning test ##
  • About Mercor
  • Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations - Backed by Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey - Thousands of professionals across mathematics, law, engineering, and research collaborate with Mercor on frontier AI projects shaping the future
  • [job_alerts.create_a_job]

    Student • Hampton, Virginia, US

    [internal_linking.similar_jobs]
    Online Research Participants (Pay up to $3,000 / study) (Hiring Immediately)

    Online Research Participants (Pay up to $3,000 / study) (Hiring Immediately)

    Maxion Research • Gloucester Point, Virginia, US
    [job_card.part_time]
    Join Our Part-Time Research Studies Today!.Are you eager to earn extra income from the comfort of your home? We are looking for motivated individuals to participate in paid research studies includi...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Remote M&A Associate - AI Trainer ($50-$60 / hour)

    Remote M&A Associate - AI Trainer ($50-$60 / hour)

    Data Annotation • Norfolk, Virginia
    [filters.remote]
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    We are looking for a finance professional to join our team to train AI models.You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Adjunct Faculty Member - College of Natural and Behavioral Science / Mathematics

    Adjunct Faculty Member - College of Natural and Behavioral Science / Mathematics

    InsideHigherEd • Newport News, Virginia, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Adjunct Faculty Member - College of Natural and Behavioral Science / Mathematics.The Department of Mathematics at Christopher Newport University is accepting applications from prospective adjunct f...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Physics Private Tutoring Jobs Newport News

    Physics Private Tutoring Jobs Newport News

    Superprof • Newport News, United States
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    Company Profile Superprof is the leading tutoring platform in the USA, connecting passionate individuals with eager learners. We operate in over 63 countries, making education accessible to everyone...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Virtual Research Study Participant (Hiring Immediately)

    Virtual Research Study Participant (Hiring Immediately)

    Maxion Research • Gloucester Point, Virginia, US
    [job_card.part_time]
    Join Our Part-Time Research Studies Today!.Are you eager to earn extra income from the comfort of your home? We are looking for motivated individuals to participate in paid research studies includi...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Restaurant Delivery - Sign Up in Minutes

    Restaurant Delivery - Sign Up in Minutes

    DoorDash • Gloucester Point, VA, United States
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    DoorDash is the #1 category leader in food delivery, food pickup, and convenience store delivery in the US, trusted by millions of customers every day. As a Dasher, you’ll stay busy with a var...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Travel EP Tech / EP Lab Tech - $2,377 per week in Chesapeake, VA

    Travel EP Tech / EP Lab Tech - $2,377 per week in Chesapeake, VA

    AlliedTravelCareers • Chesapeake, VA, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    AlliedTravelCareers is working with Atlas MedStaff to find a qualified Electrophysiology Tech in Chesapeake, Virginia, 23320!. Atlas Medstaff is currently seeking candidates in the EP Tech (EP Tech)...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Remote Financial Expert - AI Trainer ($150 per hour)

    Remote Financial Expert - AI Trainer ($150 per hour)

    Mercor • Portsmouth, Virginia, US
    [filters.remote]
    [job_card.full_time]
    UK / Canada / Europe / Singapore / Dubai / Australia-based • •Investment Banking or Private Equity Experts • • for a research project with a leading foundational model AI lab. You are a good fit if you : - Have •...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Remote Research Study Contributor (Hiring Immediately)

    Remote Research Study Contributor (Hiring Immediately)

    Maxion Research • Gloucester Point, Virginia, US
    [filters.remote]
    [job_card.part_time]
    Part-time Research Study Personnel (Pay up to $790 / wk.Due to demand, we are now accepting applications for personnel to participate in our local in-person and nationwide remote research studies.Thi...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Earn from Home : Survey and Study Participant (Hiring Immediately)

    Earn from Home : Survey and Study Participant (Hiring Immediately)

    Maxion Research • Gloucester Point, Virginia, US
    [job_card.part_time]
    Join Our Part-Time Research Studies Today!.Are you eager to earn extra income from the comfort of your home? We are looking for motivated individuals to participate in paid research studies includi...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Dashers - Sign Up and Start Earning

    Dashers - Sign Up and Start Earning

    DoorDash • Mathews, VA, United States
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    DoorDash is the #1 category leader in food delivery, food pickup, and convenience store delivery in the US, trusted by millions of customers every day. As a Dasher, you’ll stay busy with a var...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    AI Trainer -Remote Writing Consultant

    AI Trainer -Remote Writing Consultant

    Outlier • Newport News, VA, United States
    [filters.remote]
    [job_card.full_time]
    Earn up to $16 USD / hourly and work remotely and flexibly.Outlier, a platform owned and operated by Scale AI, is looking for. If you're passionate about improving models and excited by the future of ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    After School STEM Instructor

    After School STEM Instructor

    Mad Science of Hampton Roads • Chesapeake, VA, US
    [job_card.part_time]
    Part-time, Monday-Friday, Classes scheduled between 2 : 30-5 : 00 pm, $18 / hour, 6-10 hours / week, no degree required, college students encouraged to apply. As a Mad Scientist, you will lead students thro...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Food Delivery Driver

    Food Delivery Driver

    DoorDash • Mathews, VA, United States
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    DoorDash is the #1 category leader in food delivery, food pickup, and convenience store delivery in the US, trusted by millions of customers every day. As a Dasher, you’ll stay busy with a var...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Remote AI Writing Trainer

    Remote AI Writing Trainer

    Outlier • Portsmouth, VA, United States
    [filters.remote]
    [job_card.full_time]
    Earn up to $16 USD / hourly and work fully remotely and flexibly.Outlier, a platform owned and operated by Scale AI, is looking for. If you're passionate about improving models and excited by the futu...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    AI Trainer -Remote AI Writing Specialist

    AI Trainer -Remote AI Writing Specialist

    Outlier • Newport News, VA, United States
    [filters.remote]
    [job_card.full_time]
    Earn up to $15 / hour + performance bonuses.Outlier, a platform owned and operated by Scale AI, is looking for.If you're passionate about improving models and excited by the future of AI, this is you...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Remote Financial Analyst - AI Trainer ($150 per hour)

    Remote Financial Analyst - AI Trainer ($150 per hour)

    Mercor • Hampton, Virginia, US
    [filters.remote]
    [job_card.full_time]
    UK / Canada / Europe / Singapore / Dubai / Australia-based • •Investment Banking or Private Equity Experts • • for a research project with a leading foundational model AI lab. You are a good fit if you : - Have •...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Remote Financial Research Contributor (Hiring Immediately)

    Remote Financial Research Contributor (Hiring Immediately)

    Maxion Research • Gloucester Point, Virginia, US
    [filters.remote]
    [job_card.part_time]
    Join Our Part-Time Research Studies Today!.Are you eager to earn extra income from the comfort of your home? We are looking for motivated individuals to participate in paid research studies includi...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]