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 ### 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 ### Screening Process: - You will need to complete a short interview and form, which will take a total of 20–30 minutes to fully apply Apply today and leverage your pure mathematics expertise to advance cutting-edge AI models! We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job