Applied Mathematics Benchmark Specialist

Apply graduate-level mathematics remotely with Mercor as a contract Benchmark Specialist creating rigorous questions and solutions. Focus on precision and conceptual depth.

This contract role supports AI research labs through original mathematical benchmark content. You will work across Signal Processing, Financial Mathematics, and other domains, designing questions that test deep understanding. The work requires formal proof writing, clear English, and careful verification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Author original questions across stated mathematical domains
• Ensure questions remain unambiguous, self-contained, and precise
• Rate difficulty and provide correct and plausible answers
• Write concise step-by-step solutions in markdown
• Supply references and justify verification edits

Requirements:

• PhD or doctoral candidacy in mathematics or related field
• Master's degree with exceptional subdomain depth considered
• Strong graduate-level mathematics and formal proof writing
• Excellent written English and concise communication
• Academic problem design experience preferred

Use mathematical rigor, benchmark design, and verification skills to create precise content for Mercor’s AI research partners.