About The Job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .
Position: Astrophysics & Cosmology Expert
Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$100/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 15–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities
- Design challenging computational problems to test AI systems using real scientific software.
- Develop problems requiring strategic planning and multi-step workflows for AI to uncover hidden data.
- Refine problems through iterative testing against state-of-the-art AI models.
- Utilize astropy and related tools for cosmological calculations and data analysis.
- Work independently to enhance problem designs based on feedback.
- Collaborate asynchronously with teams to ensure problem difficulty is optimal.
Qualifications Must-Have
- Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM field (MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience).
- Proven proficiency with scientific software libraries through research publications or skilled work.
- Strong Python skills for writing problem setups and solution validators.
- Comfortable in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes.
- Available for at least 15–20 hours per week.
Preferred
- Experience across multiple domains or tools.
- Familiarity with benchmark or evaluation design.
- Background in scientific teaching or exam/problem-set design.
- Experience with computational reproducibility and containerized environments.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to:
[email protected]
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,
📌 Astrophysics Researcher - Fully Remote | Upto $100/hr (India)
🏢 Mercor
📍 India