Applied Mathematics Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr

About the job 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: Computational Statistics and Applied Mathematics Expert (R, Python, and Matlab/Scilab) Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$90/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 15–20 hours/week Role 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. Qualifications Must-Have …