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Math Competition Problem Writers, Medalists, Participants, & AffiliatesMercor • Nashville, Tennessee, US
Math Competition Problem Writers, Medalists, Participants, & Affiliates

Math Competition Problem Writers, Medalists, Participants, & Affiliates

Mercor • Nashville, Tennessee, US
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
Job description

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  • Role Overview

Mercor is partnering with a leading frontier AI research lab on an exciting math project. We are seeking individuals with demonstrated expertise in Olympiad-style mathematics and problem setting. We’re inviting

  • math competition problem writers, selection committee members, medalists & participants
  • to help push the boundaries of AI reasoning by training large language models to tackle Olympiad-level problems better than the world’s top competitors. This role is a short-term, high-impact research engagement, with the possibility of extension based on performance.
  • ##
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Write original & advanced IMO-style mathematics problems to challenge frontier AI models - Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness, clarity, and style - Identify logical flaws, incomplete reasoning, or insufficiently-rigorous proofs - Provide clear, concise, and correct solutions & chain of thought reasoning - Maintain extremely high standards of mathematical precision and problem difficulty ##
  • 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 : - Problem writer - Coach - Selection committee member - Medalist (gold, silver, bronze) - Participant And have participated in any of the following mathematics competitions (Note : Preference will be given for IMO & RMM participation, but we welcome applications from all competitions below) : - IMO - IMO TST - RMM - USAMO - APMO - IMC - EGMO You should have : - Expertise across algebra, combinatorics, and number theory - Ability to clearly articulate complex reasoning in written form - Rigorous attention to detail in verifying solutions - Independent, reliable, and disciplined work style ##

  • More About the Opportunity
  • Expected commitment : 20 hours / week minimum; up to 40 hours / week available - Approximate project length : ~2 months, with extension potential - Rolling start dates; setup typically within 1–2 days of approval # Compensation
  • IMO
  • Gold : $85 / hr - Silver, Bronze & Selection Committee Members : $70 / hr - Honorable Mention : $60 / hr - Participants : $50 / hr
  • All other competitions
  • Gold : $70 / hr - Silver & Bronze : $65 / hr - Other : $50 / hr ##
  • Contract Terms
  • Open to contributors worldwide (English proficiency required) - Independent contractor arrangement through Mercor - Weekly payments via Stripe Connect ##
  • Application Process
  • Complete a brief interview (20–30 minutes) - Submit a short form detailing your experience writing problems and competing in math competitions ##
  • About Mercor
  • Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations - Backed by Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey - Thousands of professionals across mathematics, law, engineering, and research collaborate with Mercor on frontier AI projects shaping the future
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