Applied Mathematics Benchmark Specialist | $61-$77/hr Remote
Overview
A remote role focused on creating and validating rigorous math assessment content for an AI research initiative. You’ll write and review advanced multiple choice questions across key mathematics domains, assess solution quality, and help set benchmarks that push AI capabilities forward. The work blends mathematical depth with clear, instructional problem design and documentation. This position stands out for its blend of academic rigor and practical benchmarking in AI research.
What You'll Do7
- 1Create original, challenging multi-step math questions that probe deep understanding and conceptual mastery
- 2Review existing questions for clarity, completeness, and precision, making edits as needed
- 3Assign difficulty levels such as Medium, Hard, or Expert to each item and document reasoning
- 4Develop a correct answer plus a set of 9 plausible distractors that are subtly misleading for experts
- 5Draft transparent, step-by-step solutions in markdown that illuminate the reasoning process
- 6Include 1–5 scholarly references per question from reputable academic sources
- 7For verification tasks, identify and justify issues related to clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability
Requirements5
- 1PhD or doctoral candidate in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field
- 2Exceptional depth in a specific subdomain can qualify a master’s degree
- 3Strong ability to reason through advanced mathematical concepts and formal proof writing
- 4Experience in rigorous problem design or competition-style writing is advantageous
- 5Excellent written English with the capacity to convey complex ideas concisely
Who Should Apply
Ideal candidates are deeply mathematical, enjoy crafting precise problems, and thrive in a research-driven setting. You should be comfortable articulating solutions clearly, can assess problem quality critically, and have a track record of contributing to high-level academic or competition-style material. Remote, asynchronous work fits well if you value independent collaboration and rigorous standards.
Salary Insight
Hourly compensation ranges from $61.00 to $77.00 per hour.
Location
Required Skills
Application Tip
Prepare a concise portfolio of 2–3 sample questions with solutions and a brief justification for their difficulty level to showcase your problem-design approach.
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