Astronomy Expert

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Role Description

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research group on a project to advance frontier astronomy problem-solving in multilingual contexts. We are seeking astronomy experts with either International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) or a PhD in astronomy. The goal of this project is to collect, organize, and curate high-level astronomy questions and resources from diverse international sources to support the training of cutting-edge AI models. This is a short-term, remote opportunity for those excited about applying their expertise to frontier AI research.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct research to identify advanced astronomy questions and resources (in any language)

Curate and organize files into a structured dataset

Ensure the scientific accuracy and difficulty level of sourced materials

Extract detailed reasoning frameworks and analyses from academic source materials

Qualifications

Background in astronomy with one of the following:

Medalist or participant in the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (preferred)

PhD in any subfield of astronomy

Strong ability to evaluate the rigor and complexity of astronomy problems

Multilingual background or experience working with international astronomy resources preferred

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

Requirements

Remote and asynchronous — set your own schedule

Expected time commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Short-term engagement, estimated 1–2 months

Flexible participation for experts with varying availability

Compensation & Contract Terms

$75/hour for services rendered

Independent contractor engagement

Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process

Submit your resume or CV highlighting astronomy background and relevant achievements

Complete a brief form outlining your availability and language skills

Selected applicants will be contacted within a few days with next steps