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Astronomy Expert (PhD, Master's, or Olympiad Participants)Mercor • Hutchinson, Kansas, US
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Astronomy Expert (PhD, Master's, or Olympiad Participants)

Astronomy Expert (PhD, Master's, or Olympiad Participants)

Mercor • Hutchinson, Kansas, US
Hace 2 días
Tipo de contrato
  • A tiempo completo
  • Teletrabajo
Descripción del trabajo

### 1\. Role Overview

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research lab on a project to advance

  • frontier astronomy problem-solving
  • . We are looking for astronomy experts who hold a
  • PhD or Master’s degree
  • , or have experience participating in the
  • International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO)
  • . The goal of this project is to create
  • novel, clear, and challenging Olympiad-style astronomy problems
  • that cause frontier AI models to fail (i.e., generate an incorrect response) and to support the training of cutting-edge AI reasoning systems. This is a
  • short-term, high-impact, remote opportunity
  • for those excited about applying their expertise to frontier AI research, with the possibility of extension based on performance. ### 2\. Key Responsibilities - Write original & advanced
  • IAO-style astronomy problems
  • to challenge frontier AI models - Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness, clarity, and reasoning quality, and identify where models fail - Identify logical flaws, incomplete reasoning, or insufficiently rigorous derivations - Provide clear, concise, and correct
  • solutions and reasoning
  • , formatted in
  • LaTeX
  • Maintain extremely high standards of precision, scientific rigor, and problem difficulty ### 3\. Required Qualifications
  • Note :
  • Applicants must be highly proficient in writing and formatting documents using
  • LaTeX
  • You are a good fit for the project if you have any of the following experiences : - Have a
  • Master’s or PhD in astronomy
  • (or a related field), or are an
  • Olympiad participant or medalist
  • in the IAO (preferred) or equivalent competitions (RAO, CAO, IAO TST, AAO, EuAO, USAAO, BAO, INAO, JAO, UAC, IAYPT, CAUT, etc.)
  • Other qualifications :
  • Deep understanding of
  • core theoretical and observational concepts
  • in astronomy and astrophysics - Ability to articulate reasoning and derivations clearly in written form - Strong ability to evaluate the rigor and complexity of astronomy problems - Rigorous attention to detail in verifying solutions ### 4\. More About the Opportunity -
  • Expected commitment :
  • 20 hours / week minimum; up to 40 hours / week available -
  • Project length :
  • ~2 months, with potential for extension -
  • Rolling start dates; setup typically within 1–2 days of approval
  • ### 5\. Compensation & Contract Terms -
  • $60–80 / hr
  • , dependent on experience and performance - Open to contributors
  • worldwide
  • (English proficiency required) -
  • Independent contractor
  • engagement -
  • Payments issued weekly
  • via Stripe Connect ### 6\. Application Process 1. Submit your
  • resume or CV
  • highlighting your astronomy background and relevant achievements 2. Complete a brief
  • interview (20–30 minutes)
  • 3. Submit a
  • short form
  • detailing your experience writing problems and competing in astronomy or related Olympiads 4. Selected applicants will be contacted within a few days with next steps ### 7\. About Mercor Mercor is a
  • talent marketplace
  • that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. Our investors include
  • Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
  • Thousands of professionals across domains such as science, engineering, and research have partnered with Mercor to contribute to
  • frontier AI projects
  • shaping the next era of technology. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
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