Mathematics Professor/Researcher (PhD) | $60-$90/hr Remote
Overview
This remote contract role offers mathematicians with a PhD the chance to directly shape how AI systems understand and apply complex math. You'll leverage your deep expertise in teaching and research to create problems, proofs, and feedback that train next-generation models. No prior AI experience is required — your domain knowledge is the key qualification. It's a unique way for academics to contribute to cutting-edge artificial intelligence while working from anywhere.
What You'll Do6
- 1Examine and assess advanced mathematical content, providing detailed feedback and subject-specific insights that improve AI model training.
- 2Design and contribute original mathematical problems, proofs, and instructional materials spanning undergraduate and graduate-level topics.
- 3Review, label, and refine math datasets to ensure they are accurate, deep, and pedagogically useful for machine learning workflows.
- 4Work alongside other domain experts and project leads to define quality standards and ensure comprehensive topic coverage.
- 5Write clear, well-structured explanations and solutions tailored for AI reasoning tasks and learning systems.
- 6Participate in iterative review cycles to strengthen the diversity and robustness of the mathematical training data.
Requirements5
- 1A PhD in Mathematics or a closely related quantitative field is required.
- 2Proven experience in university-level teaching or advanced mathematical research, with a track record of communicating complex ideas clearly.
- 3Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail when reviewing mathematical work and educational content.
- 4Familiarity with current mathematical literature and research trends; experience developing problem sets or learning materials is a plus.
- 5An eagerness to explore how artificial intelligence intersects with mathematical discovery and instruction.
Who Should Apply
This role is ideal for mathematics professors, postdocs, or PhD researchers who have a passion for both deep mathematical thinking and teaching. You should be comfortable breaking down abstract concepts into precise language and be excited about applying your expertise in a non-traditional setting. If you're curious about how AI models learn and want to help shape that process, this is a perfect fit.
Salary Insight
The position pays $60 to $90 per hour and is fully remote, offering flexibility for contractors. Compensation is based on expertise and scope of work.
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When applying, emphasize specific examples of how you've explained or created mathematical content for different audiences—such as problem sets, lecture notes, or research papers. Show how your clarity and precision would translate into training data for AI.
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