Computational Statistics Expert - PhD

About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: Computational Statistics and Applied Mathematics Expert (R, Python, and Matlab/Scilab) Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$90/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 15–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities - Design challenging computational problems using specialized statistical, mathematical, or scientific software packages. - Evaluate AI's ability to compute reproducible numerical answers and carry out complex workflows. - Develop problems requiring strategic planning for information discovery and efficient problem-solving. - Test and refine problems against state-of-the-art AI models to achieve target difficulty. - Work independently and asynchronously to refine problem designs based on feedback. Qualifications Must-Have - Graduate-level training in statistics, applied mathematics, or a relevant STEM field. - Proven proficiency with at least one specialized software package through research publications or professional work. - Strong Python skills for writing problem setups and solution validators. - Ability to work independently in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes. - Available for at least 15–20 hours per week . Preferred - Experience across multiple computational domains or specialized software packages. - Familiarity with benchmark or evaluation design. - Background in scientific teaching or exam/problem-set design. - Experience with computational reproducibility and containerized environments. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) - Upload resume - AI interview based on your resume - Submit form Resources & Support - For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome - For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.