About this role
Mercor seeks a Computational Statistics and Applied Mathematics Expert for a contract role evaluating AI capabilities through challenging problem design. You'll create computational problems using specialized statistical and mathematical software, testing them against state-of-the-art AI models in a fully remote, asynchronous environment.
Must have
Graduate-level training in statistics, applied mathematics, or relevant STEM field
Proven proficiency with at least one specialized software package through research or professional work
Strong Python skills for writing problem setups and solution validators
Ability to work independently in Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes
Available for at least 15-20 hours per week
Technologies
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
Benefits
Recruitment process
Contract position at $70-90/hour
15-20 hours per week commitment
Application process takes 20-30 minutes including resume upload, AI interview, and form submission
Team reviews applications daily
