Remote Math Expert (PhD)

Math Expert (PhD) $80 - $90/hour pay Required Skills advanced mathematics mathematical problem-solving academic writing content review and editing remote team collaboration About micro1 micro1 is a data lab that helps AI labs & Enterprises train foundational models and agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings.

Our AI recruiting agent sources and vets domain experts for our data platform that enables rapid production of high-quality training data. Our research spans high-value, specialized domains (legal, medical, finance, coding, etc.), where expert-level data is the hardest to produce and most valuable for advanced model performance. Our pipeline performance system ensures both quality and velocity.

Role Title: Math Expert (PhD)

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Math Experts (PhD) to contribute to an advanced AI training project for a customer. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required - your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

1. Develop and provide comprehensive, accurate, and insightful responses to complex mathematics prompts spanning undergraduate and graduate curricula.
2. Review, refine, and deliver "golden responses"-high-quality model answers that exemplify subject mastery for use in AI training.
3. Collaborate with a distributed team of experts to ensure clarity, precision, and educational value in all mathematics content produced.
4. Analyze and interpret intricate mathematical problems, proofs, and concepts, distilling them into structured and accessible explanations.
5. Contribute feedback to improve project guidelines, response standards, and content workflows as the engagement evolves.
6. Adhere to project requirements regarding format, quality, and timeliness of deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

1. PhD in Mathematics or closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
2. Proven track record of academic excellence and subject-matter expertise, especially at the graduate level.
3. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and succinctly.
4. Experience authoring or reviewing mathematics materials, such as textbooks, exams, problem sets, or journal articles.
5. Familiarity with various branches of pure and applied mathematics.
6. Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing precise, high-quality work.
7. Adaptability and openness to collaborative, iterative feedback in a remote expert network environment.