Computational Seismology Expert - PhD
Mercor ·
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 using scientific software to test AI capabilities.
Develop problems requiring AI to compute exact answers from complex, multi-step workflows. Create tasks where AI must strategically plan queries or experiments to uncover hidden information. Refine problems through testing loops against state-of-the-art AI models to achieve target difficulty.
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 of the listed scientific software libraries .
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: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily.
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