Mathematics Researcher (Masters/PhDs)
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About the Role What if your expertise in advanced mathematics could directly shape how AI reasons through complex problems — influencing the tools that millions of researchers, engineers, and students will rely on? We're looking for Mathematics Researchers with graduate-level credentials to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models. You'll craft and solve challenging problems, stress-test AI reasoning, and ensure mathematical rigour across a range of advanced topics — from abstract algebra to applied statistics. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for people who think deeply about mathematics and want their expertise to have real-world impact beyond academia. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Develop, solve, and critically review advanced mathematical problems with real-world relevance - Apply graduate-level expertise in algebra, calculus, statistics, discrete mathematics, or related areas to design rigorous, complex problem sets - Evaluate AI-generated mathematical reasoning for correctness, depth, and clarity - Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to improve model performance - Ensure mathematical rigour, precision, and conceptual clarity across all deliverables - Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule Who You Are - Holds a Master's or PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field - Deep, working expertise in one or more of: algebra, calculus, statistics, or discrete mathematics - Comfortable coding in Python, MATLAB, or Mathematica for research or problem-solving - Exceptional written communicator — you can explain complex ideas with precision and clarity - Naturally detail-oriented with a rigorous, methodical approach to mathematical work - Currently based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand Nice to Have - Prior experience with data annotation, evaluation systems, or AI training workflows - Background in applied mathematics, computational research, or quantitative modelling - Experience writing or reviewing technical mathematical content for publication or instruction - Familiarity with AI tools or large language model evaluation as an end user Why Join Us - Work on frontier AI projects alongside world-leading research labs - Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you - Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually challenging work - Put your graduate expertise to use in a high-impact, applied setting outside traditional academia - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
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