Geophysics Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $85/hr

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 Seismology & Geophysics Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$85/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 15–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities - Design challenging computational problems to evaluate AI capabilities in solving scientific tasks. - Develop problems requiring the use of specialized scientific software like SPECFEM , ObsPy , and Pyrocko . - Test and refine problems against state-of-the-art AI models to achieve target difficulty. - Collaborate on AI model training, evaluation, and improvement in computational seismology . - Work independently and asynchronously to refine problem designs based on feedback. Qualifications Must-Have - Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM field ( MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience ). - Proven proficiency with at least one scientific software library ( SPECFEM , ObsPy , etc.). - Strong Python skills for writing problem setups and solution validators. - Ability to work independently in a Linux/terminal environment . - Available for at least 15–20 hours per week . Preferred - Experience across multiple listed 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 Resources & Support - For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: - For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas