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Mathematics Expert (Masters/PhDs)

RemoteOpen in United States, Canada +3

up to $90/hr

About this role, in Alignerr's words

What if your years of advanced mathematical training could directly influence how AI reasons through the world's hardest problems? We're looking for Mathematics Experts with Master's or PhD-level credentials to help build and refine the mathematical reasoning capabilities of cutting-edge AI models.

What you'll do

Develop, solve, and review advanced mathematical problems with real-world depth and rigor
Design complex problem statements that challenge and improve AI reasoning capabilities
Evaluate AI-generated mathematical outputs for correctness, clarity, and logical soundness

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Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts across projects
Ensure mathematical precision and depth across all deliverables
Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule

Candidate background

Who You Are

Hold a Master's or PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field
Deep expertise in one or more of: algebra, calculus, statistics, or discrete mathematics
Comfortable working with Python, MATLAB, or Mathematica for research or problem-solving
Exceptionally precise — you care about rigor, clarity, and getting things exactly right
Strong written communicator who can explain complex concepts with precision
Fluent in English and based in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand

Nice to Have

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Prior experience with data annotation, data quality assessment, or evaluation systems
Background in academic research, technical writing, or mathematical publishing
Familiarity with AI tools or machine learning concepts
Experience creating or reviewing educational mathematical content

Quoted from selected sections of Alignerr's posting. The full posting may state other conditions. Read the full posting

Advertised hourly rate

up to $90/hr

Work type: Remote
Weekly hours: 10–40 hrs/week
Eligibility: United States, Canada, United Kingdom +2 more
Posted: 17 Dec 2025

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United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand.

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JOB POSTING START
Title: Mathematics Expert (Masters/PhDs)
Platform: Alignerr
Open to: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand
Country limits: None of the countries above is in the restriction reported for Alignerr.
Posted: 2025-12-17

Mathematics Expert (AI Training)

About the Role

What if your years of advanced mathematical training could directly influence how AI reasons through the world's hardest problems? We're looking for Mathematics Experts with Master's or PhD-level credentials to help build and refine the mathematical reasoning capabilities of cutting-edge AI models.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. You'll apply deep expertise in algebra, calculus, statistics, discrete mathematics, or related fields to shape AI that millions of people will rely on — working asynchronously, on your own schedule.

- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

* Develop, solve, and review advanced mathematical problems with real-world depth and rigor
* Design complex problem statements that challenge and improve AI reasoning capabilities
* Evaluate AI-generated mathematical outputs for correctness, clarity, and logical soundness
* Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts across projects
* Ensure mathematical precision and depth across all deliverables
* Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

* Hold a Master's or PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field
* Deep expertise in one or more of: algebra, calculus, statistics, or discrete mathematics
* Comfortable working with Python, MATLAB, or Mathematica for research or problem-solving
* Exceptionally precise — you care about rigor, clarity, and getting things exactly right
* Strong written communicator who can explain complex concepts with precision
* Fluent in English and based in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand

Nice to Have

* Prior experience with data annotation, data quality assessment, or evaluation systems
* Background in academic research, technical writing, or mathematical publishing
* Familiarity with AI tools or machine learning concepts
* Experience creating or reviewing educational mathematical content

Why Join Us

* Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs
* Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
* Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work
* Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI understands and reasons through mathematics
* Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
JOB POSTING END

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Full job descriptionThe original posting, in Alignerr's words

Posted by Alignerr, reproduced here so you can judge the role before clicking. Original posting ↗

Mathematics Expert (AI Training)

About the Role

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. You'll apply deep expertise in algebra, calculus, statistics, discrete mathematics, or related fields to shape AI that millions of people will rely on — working asynchronously, on your own schedule.

- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

* Develop, solve, and review advanced mathematical problems with real-world depth and rigor * Design complex problem statements that challenge and improve AI reasoning capabilities * Evaluate AI-generated mathematical outputs for correctness, clarity, and logical soundness * Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts across projects * Ensure mathematical precision and depth across all deliverables * Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

* Hold a Master's or PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field * Deep expertise in one or more of: algebra, calculus, statistics, or discrete mathematics * Comfortable working with Python, MATLAB, or Mathematica for research or problem-solving * Exceptionally precise — you care about rigor, clarity, and getting things exactly right * Strong written communicator who can explain complex concepts with precision * Fluent in English and based in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand

Nice to Have

* Prior experience with data annotation, data quality assessment, or evaluation systems * Background in academic research, technical writing, or mathematical publishing * Familiarity with AI tools or machine learning concepts * Experience creating or reviewing educational mathematical content

Why Join Us

* Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs * Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you * Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work * Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI understands and reasons through mathematics * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

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How much work: Time to your first project depends on demand and your skills, and there is no minimum number of hours. alignerr.com/faqs
Contract: Independent contractor, under terms with ALIGNERR LLC. alignerr.com/faqs, alignerr.com/privacy

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Pay across the field: Domain experts

Across 699 roles in this field with a stated hourly rate in US dollars, on 18 platforms, the middle half pays $65 to $130 an hour at the top of the range, and the median is $100. This role's top rate, $90, is in the middle half. Of the 261 distinct rates we count, 114 are lower and 139 are higher.

The 5 platforms with the most roles, of the 18 counted above.
Platform	Roles	Top of range, per hour
Alignerr (this platform)	148	$24 to $200 · median $80
micro1	136	$28 to $400 · median $110
AfterQuery	88	$45 to $175 · median $100
Handshake AI	79	$30 to $300 · median $85
Mercor	78	$55 to $450 · median $120

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First seen here on 27 Aug 2026, and still on Alignerr's list when we last read it on 13 Oct 2026.
The listed pay has not changed since then.

Posted by Alignerr: 17 Dec 2025
First seen by AIPayList: 27 Aug 2026
Last seen live: 13 Oct 2026
Listing ID: 12ea0c6b-1fed-47f8-871a-e53e5af429a7

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