Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Assistant Professor of Mathematics (Helix Recruit)

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. Our partner is inviting PhD students from top institutions to help push the boundaries of AI reasoning by training large language models to tackle advanced mathematical challenges.

• Develop original, graduate-level problems in pure and applied mathematics.
• Evaluate AI-generated solutions, identifying gaps in ability.
• Provide feedback and generate complete & correct solutions.

Eligibility is strictly limited to PhD students, post-docs, and early career professors. The role is a short-term, high-impact research engagement, with potential for extension based on performance.

Rates:

• $80:
  Early career professors at top US/UK-based institutions
• $70:
  Post-docs & senior PhD students at top institutions globally
• $60: 1st & 2nd year PhD students

• Design novel, advanced mathematics problems.
• Closely review, test, and evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness and clarity.
• Identify logical flaws, incomplete reasoning, or insufficiently rigorous proofs.
• Provide structured feedback and clear, concise, and correct solutions.
• Maintain extremely high standards of mathematical precision and problem difficulty.

• Current PhD student, post-doc, or recent PhD-graduate (within 5 years) in pure or applied mathematics.
• Must be highly proficient in writing and formatting documents using LaTeX.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following: algebra, geometry, combinatorics, number theory, analysis, probability, or closely related fields.
• Ability to clearly articulate complex reasoning in written form.
• Rigorous attention to detail in verifying solutions.
• Independent, reliable, and disciplined work style.

• Remote and flexible — work on your own schedule.
• Expected commitment: 20 hours/week minimum; up to 40 hours/week available.
• Approximate project length: ~10 weeks, with extension potential.
• Rolling start dates; setup typically within 1–2 days of approval.

• Open to applicants worldwide (English proficiency required).
• Independent contractor arrangement through Mercor.
• Weekly payments via Stripe Connect.

• Complete a brief interview (20–30 minutes).
• Complete a brief mathematical reasoning test.