Applied Mathematics Benchmark Specialist
About this role
Role Overview
We are seeking expert mathematicians to author and review high-quality academic assessment content for an AI research initiative. You will write and verify rigorous multiple-choice questions across core mathematics domains, evaluate solution quality, and help establish gold-standard benchmarks used to advance AI capabilities.
You will be assigned one of two task types:
- Question Authoring, Create original, challenging multiple-choice questions in your area of mathematical expertise, rate their difficulty, and submit them for review.
- Question Verification, Review pre-written questions for accuracy, clarity, and rigor. Edit where needed, rate difficulty, and document any changes made.
Mathematics Domains Covered
Signal Processing, Financial Mathematics & Actuarial Science, Mathematical Economics, Mathematical Modeling of Ecological & Biological Systems, Mathematical Programming & Combinatorial Optimization, Geomathematics & Climate Modeling.
Key Responsibilities
- Author original math questions that test deep conceptual understanding, not surface-level recall
- Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined, all necessary information must be in the problem statement
- Rate each question's difficulty: Medium (intro undergraduate), Hard (advanced undergraduate), or Expert (post-graduate and above)
- Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives that challenge expert-level solvers
- Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions with clear, concise intermediate steps in markdown format
- Supply 1 to 5 academic references per question from reputable sources (peer-reviewed journals, university repositories)
- For verification tasks: flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability and justify any edits made
Ideal Qualifications
- PhD or doctoral candidate in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field
- Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain
- Strong command of graduate-level mathematical concepts and formal proof writing
- Experience with rigorous academic problem design or mathematical competition writing is a strong plus
- Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely
More About the Opportunity
- Expected commitment: 10+ hours/week
- Asynchronous, fully remote work
Details
- Pay: $61 to $77/hr
- Company: Mercor
- Location: Remote
- Eligible locations: Worldwide (no restriction)
- Platform: Mercor
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Applied Mathematics Benchmark Specialist role pay?
Mercor lists this Applied Mathematics Benchmark Specialist position at $61 to $77/hr. Pay is set by Mercor and your exact offer depends on your experience and the scope of the work.
Is the Applied Mathematics Benchmark Specialist role remote, and can I work from home?
Yes. Mercor lists this Applied Mathematics Benchmark Specialist position as fully remote, so you can work from home or anywhere with a reliable computer and internet connection.
Is Applied Mathematics Benchmark Specialist full time or part time?
Mercor lists this as a contractor remote role. Full details are in the role description above.
Which countries can apply for Applied Mathematics Benchmark Specialist?
Mercor lists this role with no country restriction. Check the Mercor listing for current requirements before applying.
Do I need experience to apply for Applied Mathematics Benchmark Specialist?
The requirements are listed in the role description above. Mercor screens applicants through its own process, and relevant skills or credentials strengthen your application.
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