STEM Python Experts (Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Mercor is hiring experienced Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics professionals
to support a variety of high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs. Freelancers will help improve AI systems through work on code validation, prompt refinement, algorithmic evaluation, and model benchmarking. This is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering expertise toward shaping the next generation of intelligent systems.
- *Key Responsibilities**
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Scientific Research Translation:
Identify and analyze high-impact research papers in Physics, Chemistry, Math, or Science that introduce novel, code-implementable methods. -
Complex Problem Decomposition:
Break down high-level scientific problems into a series of logical, independently testable subproblems. -
Golden Solution Authoring:
Develop "Gold Standard" Python solutions for each subproblem and create corresponding unit tests to verify accuracy -
Quality Control and Review:
Review peer prompts, golden solutions, and unit tests for accuracy, comprehensiveness, and difficulty.
- *Ideal Qualifications**
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Degree:
Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in a STEM field (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biochemistry, or related Computational Sciences). -
Expert Python Proficiency:
Strong experience in scientific computing libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, JAX, or domain-specific packages like RDKit or OpenMM). -
Technical Writing:
Ability to translate dense academic research into clear, structured problem statements for a technical audience. -
Version Control:
Proficiency with Git, including branch management and pull request workflows. -
Unit Testing Experience:
Familiarity with testing frameworks (like `pytest`) and the ability to write robust validation scripts for mathematical/scientific code.
- *Project Timeline**
- Start Date: Immediate - Duration: 1–2 months - Commitment: Part-time (15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 80 hours/week)
- *Application & Onboarding Process**
- Upload your resume - AI interview: 3 short, 15-minute conversational sessions to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role - Follow-up communication within a few days with next steps and onboarding details
- *Apply today and leverage your data science expertise to help build the future of AI-driven systems!**