PhD Mathematician/Statistician, AI Expert

Job not on LinkedIn

🔥 1 hour ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $90 - $140 / hour

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

Where this job comes from

Posted on Weekday (YC W21)'s careers page, not through a job board

First seen by Remote Rocketship 1 hour ago

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Weekday (YC W21)

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2021

💼 Consulting

👥 HR Tech

☁️ SaaS

Consulting • HR Tech • SaaS

Weekday is a modern recruitment platform that combines AI technologies with a vast database of potential candidates, aiming to streamline the hiring process for companies in India. They offer various services, including a proactive outreach approach that helps employers connect with top talent, as well as tools for candidates to easily apply for jobs. Weekday's emphasis on candidate engagement through multiple channels, including email, WhatsApp, and phone calls, sets it apart in the competitive landscape of recruitment agencies.

📋 Description

• Assess mathematical and statistical problems, reasoning tasks, and AI-generated outputs for accuracy, logical consistency, and mathematical rigor • Identify gaps in proofs, unjustified assumptions, incorrect derivations, flawed reasoning, and invalid generalizations in AI-generated solutions • Develop precise, challenging, research-level mathematical and statistical problem statements • Create detailed reference solutions and rigorous mathematical proofs • Design advanced mathematical and statistical problems, evaluation datasets, and benchmarks to assess AI model capabilities • Distinguish mathematically sound arguments from plausible-sounding but incorrect solutions • Collaborate with AI researchers and subject matter experts to establish evaluation methodologies and improve model reasoning • Translate specialized mathematical knowledge and expert judgment into structured evaluation criteria, detailed feedback, and measurable quality standards

🎯 Requirements

• PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or a closely related discipline • Senior-level academic or research experience, such as a faculty appointment, Principal Investigator, Staff Scientist, Senior Scientist, or equivalent senior research position • Deep specialization in Mathematical Analysis and Partial Differential Equations (PDE), Algebra and Number Theory, Geometry and Topology, Probability Theory and Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Optimization and Operations Research, Computational Mathematics, or Advanced Statistical Modeling and Inference • Strong peer-reviewed research publication record • Hands-on experience using Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI tools in academic, mathematical, or research workflows • Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities, including identifying subtle mathematical errors and evaluating complex proofs • Excellent written communication skills and ability to provide precise, structured, technically sound feedback • Must be currently based in the United States • H-1B and STEM OPT visa holders cannot be accommodated

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully remote, flexible schedule • Independent contractor engagement • Weekly payments through Stripe or Wise based on services rendered

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