Cosmology Researcher - Fully Remote | Upto $100/hr

Mercor
New York, NY
Category Research
Job Description
Role Overview

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. The Cosmology Researcher will design challenging computational problems to evaluate AI capabilities in scientific software usage.

What You Will Do

Design problems, develop and test them against state-of-the-art AI models, and refine problem designs based on feedback.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The role requires a graduate-level training in a relevant STEM field, proven proficiency with scientific software libraries, and strong Python skills.

Requirements

  • Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM field (MS, PhD, or equivalent)
  • Proven proficiency with scientific software libraries through research or professional work
  • Strong Python skills for writing problem setups and solution validators
  • Ability to work in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes
  • Available for 15–20 hours/week
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