Computational Statistics Expert - PhD - AI Trainer

Mercor
Los Angeles, CA
Job Description
Role Overview

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. As a Computational Statistics Expert, you will design challenging computational problems using specialized statistical, mathematical, or scientific software packages. You will evaluate AI's ability to compute reproducible numerical answers and carry out complex workflows.

What You Will Do

Design computational problems, evaluate AI's ability to compute reproducible numerical answers, develop problems requiring strategic planning, test and refine problems against state-of-the-art AI models.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will work independently and asynchronously to refine problem designs based on feedback. You must have a graduate-level training in statistics, applied mathematics, or a relevant STEM field, and proven proficiency with at least one specialized software package.

Requirements

  • Graduate-level training in statistics, applied mathematics, or a relevant STEM field
  • Proven proficiency with at least one specialized software package
  • Strong Python skills
  • Ability to work independently in a Linux/terminal environment
  • Available for at least 15–20 hours per week

Benefits

  • $70–$90/hour
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