Astronomy Expert (Olympiad or PhD)

Education - Hourly Contract - Remote - $75/hr

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Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research group to advance astronomy problem-solving in multilingual contexts. We are seeking astronomy experts with IOAA experience or a PhD to curate rigorous datasets that train next-generation models.

Key Responsibilities

The Astronomy Expert (Olympiad or PhD) role is a remote contract position paying $75-$75/hr. It suits experienced professionals who want flexible, project-based AI work reviewed on a rolling basis. You collaborate directly with client teams on real deliverables that help train and evaluate next-generation AI systems, with no long-term commitment required.

• Research and source advanced astronomy questions and resources across global publications.
• Organize materials into structured datasets with clear metadata and difficulty indicators.
• Validate scientific accuracy and ensure each item meets high rigor standards.
• Extract detailed reasoning frameworks and annotations from academic sources.

Ideal Qualifications

• Background in astronomy with IOAA participation or a PhD in an astronomy subfield.
• Ability to evaluate the rigor and complexity of advanced astronomy problems.
• Experience working with multilingual resources or international academic materials.
• Detail-oriented mindset with strong organizational and analytical skills.

More About the Opportunity

• Remote, asynchronous engagement with a 10-20 hour weekly commitment.
• Short-term 1-2 month engagement with flexibility based on availability.
• Collaborate within Mercor's structured project environment supporting frontier AI labs.

Compensation & Application

• Contractor role paying $75 per hour via Stripe Connect.
• Submit a resume or CV detailing astronomy achievements and language skills.
• Qualified candidates will be contacted quickly with next steps.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.