Astronomy Expert
This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. 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