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Mathematics PhD | Upto $85/hr Remote

Mathematics PhD | Upto $85/hr Remote

Remote

United kingdom

$ 85 /hour

Freelance

18-10-2025

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Skills

Research Attention to detail Mathematics

Job Specifications

At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to our partner that collaborates with world's leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.

Position: Mathematics PhD Students, Post-Docs & Recent Graduates

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: $60-$85/hour

Location: Remote (open worldwide; English proficiency required)

Duration: ~10 weeks (with potential extension)

Commitment: 20-40 hours/week (flexible scheduling)

Role Overview

Mercor is partnering with a frontier AI research lab on a mathematics and reasoning project. We're inviting PhD students, post-docs, and recent PhD graduates from top institutions to help push the boundaries of AI reasoning by developing graduate-level mathematical challenges and evaluating model-generated solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design original, advanced mathematics problems across pure and applied domains.
Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness, clarity, and rigor.
Identify logical flaws, incomplete reasoning, or weak proofs in responses.
Provide structured feedback and correct solutions with high precision.
Maintain strict standards of mathematical rigor and problem difficulty.

Required Qualifications

Current PhD student, post-doc, or PhD graduate (within 5 years) in mathematics.
Demonstrated expertise in at least one area: algebra, geometry, combinatorics, number theory, analysis, probability, or related fields.
Strong ability to articulate complex reasoning in written form.
Rigorous attention to detail in evaluating solutions.
Independent, reliable, and disciplined work style.

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About the Company

At Crossing Hurdles, we specialise in customised recruitment and staffing solutions designed to drive success for businesses and professionals. Our focus is on connecting organisations with top-tier talent by sourcing, screening, and presenting only the top 1% of candidates across a wide range of industries. We work closely with clients to understand their unique needs, ensuring that we find candidates who not only fit the role but also align with their organizational culture. Over the past few quarters, we've successfully p... Know more