Astrophysics Expert - Cosmology Specialist

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: Astrophysics & Cosmology Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$100/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 15–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities

- Design challenging computational problems to test AI systems using real scientific software.

- Develop problems requiring strategic planning and multi-step workflows for AI to uncover hidden data.

- Refine problems through iterative testing against state-of-the-art AI models .

- Utilize astropy and related tools for cosmological calculations and data analysis.

- Work independently to enhance problem designs based on feedback.

- Collaborate asynchronously with teams to ensure problem difficulty is optimal.

Qualifications

Must-Have

- Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM field ( MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience ).

- Proven proficiency with scientific software libraries through research publications or professional work.

- Strong Python skills for writing problem setups and solution validators.

- Comfortable in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes.

- Available for at least 15–20 hours per week .

Preferred

- Experience across multiple domains or tools.

- 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

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