Astronomy Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $80/hr Hourly

About The JobMercor 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: Astronomy ExpertType: Independent contractorCompensation: $60–$80/hourLocation: RemoteDuration: ~2 monthsCommitment: 20–40 hours/weekRole ResponsibilitiesWrite original and advanced IAO-style astronomy problems to challenge frontier AI models.Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness, clarity, and reasoning quality, identifying where models fail.Identify logical flaws, incomplete reasoning, or insufficiently rigorous derivations.Provide clear, concise, and correct solutions and reasoning, formatted in LaTeX.Maintain extremely high standards of precision, scientific rigor, and problem difficulty.QualificationsMust-HaveHighly proficient in writing and formatting documents using LaTeX.Experience as an Olympiad medalist, problem setter, coach, or selection committee member in IAO or equivalent competitions (RAO, CAO, IAO TST, AAO, EuAO, USAAO, BAO, INAO, JAO, UAC, IAYPT, CAUT, etc.).Deep understanding of core theoretical and observational concepts in astronomy and astrophysics.Ability to articulate reasoning and derivations clearly in written form.Strong ability to evaluate the rigor and complexity of astronomy problems.Rigorous attention to detail in verifying solutions.Start DateRolling start dates; setup typically within 1–2 days of approval.Compensation & LegalIndependent contractor engagement.Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect.Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)Submit your resume or CV highlighting your astronomy background and relevant achievements.Complete a brief interview (20–30 minutes).Submit a short form detailing your experience writing problems and competing in astronomy or related Olympiads.Resources & SupportFor details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.comPS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.,