Math Expert AI Evaluation Fellowship Remote
Listing checked September 18, 2026 · pay as published by Handshake AI
Overview
Handshake AI recruits Math PhDs to sharpen how AI systems handle mathematical reasoning, proof construction, and technical problem-solving. The work centers on crafting difficult domain questions and checking AI-generated answers for accuracy, logical consistency, and mathematical rigor. Contributors join a remote, project-based fellowship with a schedule they set themselves. Most participants log 5 to 20 hours per week while a project is active, and no prior AI or technical experience is needed. Placement follows current project needs, with chances to join later projects as they open.
What You'll Do8
- 1Design rigorous math questions and prompts that test an AI model's reasoning.
- 2Review AI-generated responses for mathematical accuracy and step-by-step logic.
- 3Flag errors in proofs, calculations, and formal arguments.
- 4Write clear feedback that explains where a response fails or succeeds.
- 5Assess whether a model's solution meets the standards of advanced mathematical proof.
- 6Align questions with advanced math domains such as algebra, analysis, topology, or logic.
- 7Work on a self-directed schedule across active projects.
- 8Apply the same evaluation standards across many model responses.
Requirements8
- 1Enrolled in a PhD program or hold a doctorate in mathematics or a related field.
- 2Postdoctoral researchers qualify.
- 3Strong command of advanced mathematical reasoning and proof-writing.
- 4Background in formal logic.
- 5Ability to judge AI-generated content for accuracy and logical consistency.
- 6No prior AI or technical experience required.
- 7Comfort with remote, project-based contract work and flexible hours.
- 8F-1 students may qualify through CPT or OPT; STEM OPT is not supported.
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate is a math PhD student, postdoc, or doctorate holder who enjoys writing proofs and finding subtle gaps in logical arguments. You can shape a 5 to 20 hour week around research, teaching, or industry work because the schedule is asynchronous and project-based. People who need guaranteed full-time hours or a permanent academic appointment will not find that here. A common reason applicants score low is weak evidence of advanced proof-writing or formal logic training, even when they have strong computational math skills. Work authorization also matters: F-1 students may qualify through CPT or OPT, but STEM OPT is not supported, and a school CPT course requirement may not match the program.
Salary Insight
Compensation reaches up to $75.00 per hour. The listing does not name a lower bound, so pay may depend on the project and your qualifications. A rate near the top of that range reflects the advanced math expertise this fellowship requires.
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Lead with your proof-writing and formal logic background. Name two or three advanced math areas where you can design original questions, and describe a time you caught a subtle flaw in a proof. Add your PhD status and work authorization details, such as CPT or OPT eligibility, because placement depends on project needs and supported authorization.
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