Mercor

Applied Mathematics Benchmark Specialist

$61–77/hr

103 people hired

RemoteGlobalTechnology3-5 YearsContractPosted Aug 18, 2026

About this role

You will create and review high-quality applied mathematics assessment content for an AI research benchmark. | The role includes authoring original multiple-choice questions or verifying existing questions for mathematical accuracy, clarity, and rigor. | You will work across financial mathematics, optimization, signal processing, mathematical economics, biological modeling, and climate modeling. | Your work will help establish gold-standard evaluation datasets for advanced AI systems.

Applied Mathematics AI Expert

Author original mathematics MCQs that test deep conceptual understanding, formal reasoning, modeling, and quantitative problem-solving.
Create 1 correct answer with 9 plausible distractors, assign difficulty levels, and provide clear worked solutions.
Support each question with 1–5 credible academic references from peer-reviewed journals or university sources.
For verification tasks, assess accuracy, completeness, precision, and solvability and document required corrections.

Qualifications

PhD or doctoral candidate in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field; exceptional Master’s candidates may also qualify.
Strong command of graduate-level mathematics, formal proof writing, mathematical modeling, and quantitative analysis.
Experience with rigorous academic problem design, mathematical competitions, or advanced assessment creation is strongly preferred.
Excellent written English with the ability to communicate complex mathematical concepts clearly and concisely.

Applied Mathematics Benchmark Specialist

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