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0% Resume Not done Domain Expert Interview CORE Not done Work Authorization Not done All application steps are reused whenever another role requires the same step, so you never have to upload your resume or take the same interview twice Role Overview Mercor is partnering with a leading frontier AI research lab on an exciting math project. Applicant pay shown: $54 - $93 / hour.
- Platform
- Mercor
- Fit category
- Research and academia
- Remote/location
- Remote
- Pay
- Firm hourly pay: $54 - $93 / hour
- Eligibility
- Remote, work authorization mentioned
- Difficulty
- Selective
- Last reviewed
- Jul 1, 2026
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What this role involves
0% Resume Not done Domain Expert Interview CORE Not done Work Authorization Not done All application steps are reused whenever another role requires the same step, so you never have to upload your resume or take the same interview twice Role Overview Mercor is partnering with a leading frontier AI research lab on an exciting math project. We are seeking individuals with demonstrated expertise in Olympiad-style mathematics and problem setting. We’re inviting math competition problem writers, selection committee members, medalists & participants to help push the boundaries of AI reasoning by training large language models to tackle Olympiad-level problems better than the world’s top competitors. This role is a short-term, high-impact research engagement, with the possibility of extension based on performance.
Requirements
- Relevant professional or subject-matter experience for the listed role
- Careful written judgment when reviewing AI outputs or creating evaluation data
- Ability to complete Mercor application steps and any role-specific assessment
Best for
- Domain specialists
- Careful reviewers
- Applicants comfortable with Mercor assessments
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