This is a Mathematics Expert (PhD) role with Mercor based in Sydney, NSW, Australia Mercor Role Seniority - mid level, junior More about the Mathematics Expert (PhD) role at Mercor NOTE : Hatch is supporting Mercor in hiring for this position, but Mercor remains the owner of the role and hiring process Mercor is hiring experienced Mathematics experts to join an exciting collaboration with a top AI research lab. This role involves contributing to the development and evaluation of advanced AI systems designed to replicate real-world workflows across pure mathematics, applied mathematics, probability, statistics, optimization, and numerical analysis. Key Responsibilities Create and assess complex problems in mathematics across various subdomains such as algebra, calculus, probability, statistics, optimization, and numerical methods Evaluate AI-generated responses for conceptual accuracy, mathematical rigor, and domain relevance Provide clear written feedback on math problem sets, proofs, and solutions Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to iterate and improve model performance Ensure scientific accuracy and academic precision in all mathematical content used to train or evaluate AI systems Ideal Qualifications PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Math, Econometrics, or a related field from a top university 2 years of academic experience (research, publication, teaching) or professional experience (mathematician, statistician, quantitative analyst, researcher or similar) Experience with tools like Python/R/Julia/Matlab, Jupyter/RMarkdown, and standard stats/ML libraries Deep subject-matter expertise across core areas of mathematics Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking Project Timeline Start Date: Immediate Duration: 1–2 months Commitment: Part-time ~20 hours/week (potential to extend to 40 hours/week) Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours Compensation & Contract Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($65–$80 USD/hr) Independent contractor Daily payment via Stripe Connect Payments are subject to conversion rates Application & Onboarding Process Upload your resume (and portfolio/notebook links if available) and application form AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role Work trial: A paid, 4-hour assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver math-specific output Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Mercor team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Creating and assessing problems ✅ Evaluating AI responses ✍️ Providing feedback Key Strengths Mathematics expertise Programming skills ️ Communication skills Attention to detail Research experience Remote collaboration Why Mercor is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Mercor not with Hatch.
