Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Mathematics Researcher - AI Collaborator

$80 - $110 per hour

Mercor

Job Description

Job Description

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: Mathematics Research Collaborator (Part-time)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $80–$110/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: Up to 20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Review and evaluate research papers in mathematics for correctness, novelty, and rigor.
  • Author and review challenging mathematics problems used to train and evaluate frontier AI models .
  • Evaluate model outputs on tasks ranging from proof construction and verification to problem-solving, formalization, and conjecture exploration.
  • Surface areas where current models fail, identifying subtle errors a working mathematician would catch immediately.
  • Collaborate with a small program team and other senior contributors.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • First-author or sole-author publications in top-tier journals like Annals of Mathematics or Inventiones Mathematicae.
  • A doctorate or postdoctoral training from a top-20 global institution in mathematics or a related STEM field.
  • A competitive fellowship or honor such as the Clay Research Fellowship or an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship.
  • An NSF CAREER award or comparable grant held as a named Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator.
  • Current or recent experience in an active research role as a PhD candidate , postdoctoral researcher, instructor, faculty member, principal researcher, or industry research mathematician.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

Resources & Support

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Mathematics Researcher - AI Collaborator in San Francisco, CA vacancy
  • $70 - $90 per hour

     ...creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco,...  ..., and Jack Dorsey . Position: Mathematics PhD Researchers Type: Contract...  ...reasoning and rigor in model outputs . Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure high... 
    Suggested
    Contract work
    Summer work
    Remote work

    Mercor

    San Francisco, CA
    7 days ago
  •  ...integration of state‑of‑the‑art ML approaches into design and analysis of clinical trials. This role emphasizes practical autonomy and collaboration across customers and internal teams. Candidates will have 2+ years in pharma/biotech, an MS/PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics,... 
    Suggested

    Unlearn

    San Francisco, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...guiding data science efforts with rigor and reproducibility. The ideal candidate has a PhD in statistics or related field, 5-8 years in pharma/biotech, expert R/SAS skills, and a collaborative mindset to mentor staff and support regulatory submissions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Doist
    Suggested

    Doist

    Brisbane, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Biostatistician to lead statistical analyses for clinical trials and to collaborate closely with customers and clinical development teams. The role...  ...a diverse, world-class ML-focused organization, with emphasis on rigorous statistical methodology and #J-18808-Ljbffr Unlearn.AI
    Suggested

    Unlearn.AI

    San Francisco, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...headquartered in San Francisco, is transforming clinical development with AI-powered methods. We seek a Biostatistician to design analyses...  ...digital twins, leverage PROCOVA to optimize sample sizes, and collaborate with customers and internal teams. You will author SAPs and... 
    Suggested

    Unlearn

    San Francisco, CA
    2 days ago
  • $80 - $110 per hour

     ...Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include...  ..., and Jack Dorsey . Position: Physics Research Collaborator (Part-time) Type: Contract Compensation: $80–$110/hour... 
    Hourly pay
    Contract work
    Part time
    For contractors
    Summer work
    Remote work

    Mercor

    San Francisco, CA
    5 days ago
  • $185.2k - $343.9k

     ...and portfolios.Statistical Methodology Data Scientists collaborate closely with project teams, biostatisticians, and cross-...  ...science areas relevant to pharmaceutical development (e.g., AI/ML in translational research, real-world data integration, predictive biomarkers)... 
    Full time
    Local area
    Relocation package
    Shift work

    Genentech

    South San Francisco, CA
    3 days ago
  •  ...heterogeneous observations into accurate long-horizon forecasts, with applications in weather and physics. Join a collaborative team translating research ideas into scalable training runs and production models that advance general causal intelligence. #J-18808-Ljbffr... 

    Causal

    San Francisco, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...future of physical systems. We seek domain experts to advance physics-informed AI across fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and computational physics. You will collaborate with ML researchers to translate physical principles into engineering requirements, design evaluations... 

    Causal Labs

    San Francisco, CA
    3 days ago
  • Tabula is an AI-first therapeutics company focusing on phage-bacteria interactions. We are hiring a Research Scientist to build computational and physics-based modeling core, run...  ...models with experimental data in close collaboration with wet lab scientists. The role... 

    Pantera Capital

    San Francisco, CA
    3 days ago
  • $136.16k - $170.2k

     ...and deliver measurable value to our enterprise partners. You'll collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Design, and Go-to-Market...  ...ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership: Lead complex Machine Learning, AI, and causal inference initiatives across Lyft Business products... 
    Hourly pay
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Local area
    3 days per week

    Lyft

    San Francisco, CA
    11 hours ago
  • $135k - $242k

     ...transformative moment where seamless digital experiences and AI-powered innovation will empower customers and teams...  ...Ability to work autonomously while effectively collaborating across teams, bridging the gap between research and practical implementation Excellent technical... 
    Full time
    For contractors

    Autodesk

    San Francisco, CA
    3 days ago
  • $175k - $210k

     ...named to Forbes Fintech 50 List.About The Role:We’re building AI-driven applications that simplify customer workflows, starting...  ...a commutable distance, as we believe in the value of in-person collaboration and building strong team connections while also supporting flexibility... 
    Work at office
    2 days per week

    Middesk

    San Francisco, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...a discipline such as computer science, mathematics, statistics or electrical engineeringProfessional...  ...'LL DOAs a Data Scientist II, you will collaborate with clients and interdisciplinary teams...  ...impactful advanced analytics and AI solutions, optimize code, and solve complex... 
    Apprenticeship
    Work at office
    Local area
    Easy work

    McKinsey & Company

    San Francisco, CA
    3 days ago
  • $160k - $200k

     ...in the office Monday through Thursday to collaborate with their teams while maintaining flexibility...  ...own pricing or reserving.Fluency with AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code,...  ...Systems Design / Technical Case Study + Research Presentation + Behavioral Interview + Lunch... 
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Monday to Friday
    Monday to Thursday

    Sprinter Health

    San Francisco, CA
    11 hours ago
  • $230k - $325k

     ...safe, trusted, and resilient as frontier AI systems scale globally. We tackle some...  ...intersection of product, safety, policy, and research.About the RoleAs a Data Scientist,...  ...there are no existing playbooksJoin highly collaborative teams working across OpenAILocationSan... 
    Work at office
    Local area
    Flexible hours

    OpenAI

    San Francisco, CA
    2 days ago
  • $230k - $385k

     ...Applied team brings OpenAI technologies to consumers and businesses around the world. We collaborate across research, engineering, design and business functions to turn cutting-edge AI advancements into impactful real-world applications. Our team has been behind notable... 
    Work at office
    Worldwide
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours

    OpenAI

    San Francisco, CA
    3 days ago
  • $170k - $178k

     ...prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to...  ...If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us!We're looking for a research-minded Data Scientist to join the Core Data team. This... 
    Minimum wage
    Full time
    Internship
    Local area
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Figma

    San Francisco, CA
    11 hours ago
  • $290k

     ...ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders and collaborate across various functions to ensure business impact.Ability to...  ...Sales, Support, or other GTM areas.About OpenAIOpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-... 
    Work at office
    Local area
    Relocation package
    Flexible hours

    OpenAI

    San Francisco, CA
    1 day ago
  • $114.3k - $235.32k

     ...work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our...  ...abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.Through our interview process, what matters most is that... 
    Work at office
    Local area
    Relocation
    Relocation package

    Pinterest

    San Francisco, CA
    4 days ago
  • $139.76k - $287.75k

     ...career you love? It’s Possible.At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful...  ...explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.Through our interview process,...  ...across Product, Engineering, Design, Research, Product Analytics, Data Engineering and... 
    Local area
    Relocation package

    Pinterest

    San Francisco, CA
    4 days ago
  • $148.5k - $223.9k

     ...DetailsAbout SalesforceSalesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive...  ...highly agile team where experimentation, collaboration, and spirited discussion are the norm.About...  ...to business problems. You thrive in researching, experimenting with, applying, and proving... 
    Full time

    Salesforce

    San Francisco, CA
    11 hours ago
  • $139.76k - $287.75k

     ...career you love? It’s Possible.At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful...  ...your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.Through our interview process, what...  ...degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics, statistics, computer science or... 
    Work at office
    Local area
    Relocation
    Relocation package

    Pinterest

    San Francisco, CA
    4 days ago
  • $186k - $230k

     ...level, and location. Learn more about ourTotal Rewards philosophy.AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto. We expect...  ...to-end delivery of analyses and metrics for your product area. Collaborate with cross-functional peers to scope, prioritize, and deliver... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Local area
    2 days per week
    3 days per week

    Gusto

    San Francisco, CA
    1 day ago
  • $133.1k - $236.4k

     ...our team. In this strategic role, you’ll collaborate with product managers, growth marketers,...  ...statistics, economics, applied math, operations research, or engineering. Advanced degrees are...  ...to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity.Our 30,000+... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Local area
    Worldwide

    Adobe Systems

    San Francisco, CA
    11 hours ago
  • $140k - $348k

     ...a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows...  ...the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us!Figma is growing our Finance Data Science team at a... 
    Minimum wage
    Full time
    Local area
    Immediate start
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Figma

    San Francisco, CA
    11 hours ago
  • $160k - $250k

     ...make decisions from first principles, balancing speed and rigor.You're humble and collaborative; turn zero‑to‑one ideas into real products, and you “get stuff done” end-to-end. You use AI to work smarter and solve problems faster. Here, you’ll tackle complex, high‑visibility... 
    Temporary work
    Local area
    Worldwide

    Airwallex

    San Francisco, CA
    1 day ago
  •  ...s Go-to-Market Analytics team owns a growing suite of internal AI agents and applications used daily by Sales, RevOps, and Customer...  ...highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees... 
    Work at office
    3 days per week

    Rippling

    San Francisco, CA
    3 days ago
  • $164.43k - $287.75k

     ...career you love? It’s Possible.At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful...  ...your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.Through our interview process, what...  ...take end to end ownership of designing, researching, building, and delivering data products... 
    Local area
    Relocation
    Relocation package

    Pinterest

    San Francisco, CA
    3 days ago
  • $229k - $267.1k

     ...Statistics, Machine Learning, Operations Research, Economics, Computer Science,...  ...and Goal Setting; (6) Cross - Functional collaboration; (7) Data Visualization and Reporting; (...  ...summarized by artificial intelligence (AI). You will have the opportunity to opt out... 
    Full time
    For contractors
    Remote work

    Reddit

    San Francisco, CA
    3 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Mathematics Researcher - AI Collaborator. Be the first to apply!