Contractor Astronomy Expert
Mercor is hiring a remote Contractor Astronomy Expert. The career level for this job opening is Expert and is accepting USA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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Mercor is seeking astronomy experts with either International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) or a PhD in astronomy. The goal 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.
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
- 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
- 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
- $75/hour for services rendered
- Independent contractor engagement
- Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect
- 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