Pure Mathematics Research Expert (PhD)

Mercor is seeking researchers in Pure Mathematics for a premier project with one of the world's top AI labs. In this role, you will contribute your mathematical expertise to a cutting-edge project involving state-of-the-art large language models. Specifically, you will help create high-quality data that will inform the future of AI innovation by constructing rigorous problems and solutions in your area of specialization. You're a good fit if you: Are a professor (Assistant, Associate, or Full), postdoctoral fellow/associate, or a late-stage (year 4+) PhD student in pure mathematics Specialize in areas such as: Algebraic Topology Number Theory Algebraic Geometry Representation Theory Operator Algebras Differential Geometry Set Theory Have a demonstrated record of publishing original results in leading pure-math journals or presenting at major conferences Routinely engage in day-to-day work that involves: Proving new theorems Constructing counterexamples Formulating conjectures Refining rigorous proofs Are actively engaged in hands-on research (not just in a supervisory role), regularly writing proofs, drafting papers, and participating in seminars or reading groups Have strong written communication skills Note: We are not currently seeking researchers focused on applied mathematics. Here are more details about the role: The role is ongoing, starting at the end of June/beginning of July and continuing with rolling applications The project involves 10–20 hours of work per week with the potential to expand up to 40 hours per week The work is fully remote and offers flexibility with your schedule Ideal candidates include: Faculty who maintain an active research program alongside mentoring and light teaching responsibilities Postdoctoral researchers or late-stage PhD students with significant first-author publications, invited talks, or preprints on arXiv in reputable pure-math categories Mathematicians committed to high levels of rigor, abstraction, and originality in their research With respect to pay and legal status: You will be legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor We will pay you at the end of each week via Stripe Connect

Mercor specializes in recruiting experts for top AI labs and is based in San Francisco, CA. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.