Mathematician, PhD (Contract)

Mathematician, PhD (Contract)

Remote (United States preferred)

Quick facts

• Engagement | Hourly, at‑will contractor
• Schedule | Fully remote & asynchronous (min. 15 hrs/week)
• Pay Range (US) | $25 – $100 per hour
• Start Date | Rolling — staffed as projects launch

What you’ll do

• Data annotation: Accurately label and categorize mathematical expressions, equations, proofs, word problems, and other relevant data.
• Concept mapping: Connect mathematical concepts and establish relationships between different areas of mathematics to help AI models understand the underlying structure of the subject.
• Problem-solving verification: Analyze AI-generated solutions to mathematical problems, identifying errors and providing feedback to improve model accuracy.
• Curriculum development: Contribute to the development of comprehensive training datasets that cover a wide range of mathematical concepts and difficulty levels.

You’re a great fit if

• You hold a PhD in mathematics (or a closely related field), with demonstrated expertise in research, teaching, or advanced problem-solving
• You have experience developing or critically reviewing sophisticated mathematical, technical, or educational content—such as research publications, curriculum design, or complex problem sets
• You excel at communicating advanced mathematical concepts with clarity, and enjoy translating abstract theory into practical application
• Bonus: You have experience with data labeling, RLHF, or other AI training or model evaluation projects

About the role

• Flexible workload — work from anywhere, on your own schedule
• High impact — your craft directly improves models used by top AI labs & Fortune 500 teams
• Clear ownership — know exactly what success looks like and have autonomy to deliver
• Growth potential — consistent high performers spearhead new programs and mentor incoming SMEs

Interview process

• Complete a screening with Zara, our AI interviewer in English, to learn more about your background and experience.
• Domain-specific Zara interview to assess your understanding of advanced mathematical principles, analyzing complex mathematical processes, and applying theoretical frameworks to real-world scenarios.