Mercor is hiring experienced Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics professionals

to support a variety of high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs. Freelancers will help improve AI systems through work on code validation, prompt refinement, algorithmic evaluation, and model benchmarking. This is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering expertise toward shaping the next generation of intelligent systems.

• *Key Responsibilities**

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Scientific Research Translation:

Identify and analyze high-impact research papers in Physics, Chemistry, Math, or Science that introduce novel, code-implementable methods. -

Complex Problem Decomposition:

Break down high-level scientific problems into a series of logical, independently testable subproblems. -

Golden Solution Authoring:

Develop "Gold Standard" Python solutions for each subproblem and create corresponding unit tests to verify accuracy -

Quality Control and Review:

Review peer prompts, golden solutions, and unit tests for accuracy, comprehensiveness, and difficulty.

• *Ideal Qualifications**

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Degree:

Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in a STEM field (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biochemistry, or related Computational Sciences). -

Expert Python Proficiency:

Strong experience in scientific computing libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, JAX, or domain-specific packages like RDKit or OpenMM). -

Technical Writing:

Ability to translate dense academic research into clear, structured problem statements for a technical audience. -

Version Control:

Proficiency with Git, including branch management and pull request workflows. -

Unit Testing Experience:

Familiarity with testing frameworks (like `pytest`) and the ability to write robust validation scripts for mathematical/scientific code.

• *Project Timeline**

- Start Date: Immediate - Duration: 1–2 months - Commitment: Part-time (15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 80 hours/week)

• *Application & Onboarding Process**

- Upload your resume - AI interview: 3 short, 15-minute conversational sessions to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role - Follow-up communication within a few days with next steps and onboarding details

• *Apply today and leverage your data science expertise to help build the future of AI-driven systems!**