Remote | Astronomy Expert (PhD, Master's, or Olympiad Participants) — Up to $80/hr

We are sharing a specialised remote opportunity for experienced Astronomy Experts to support a leading AI lab in advancing frontier AI reasoning systems in astronomy and astrophysics. This project focuses on designing advanced Olympiad-style astronomy problems, evaluating AI-generated solutions, and improving the reasoning capabilities of next-generation AI models. Key Responsibilities Write original and advanced Olympiad-style astronomy problems designed to challenge frontier AI systems Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness, reasoning quality, and clarity Identify logical flaws, incomplete reasoning, or insufficient derivations in AI responses Provide clear and correct solutions with detailed reasoning using LaTeX formatting Maintain high standards of scientific rigor, accuracy, and difficulty level in all problems Contribute structured feedback to improve AI reasoning in astronomy and astrophysics Ideal Profile Strong candidates may have: Masters or PhD in Astronomy or a related field Experience participating in the International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO) or equivalent competitions Deep understanding of theoretical and observational astronomy and astrophysics Strong ability to construct and evaluate rigorous scientific problems Excellent written communication and analytical reasoning skills High attention to detail in verifying scientific derivations and solutions Strong proficiency in LaTeX for writing and formatting scientific documents Nice to Have: Experience writing Olympiad-level astronomy problems Academic or research experience in astronomy or astrophysics Experience evaluating complex scientific reasoning or mathematical derivations Why This Opportunity Contribute to cutting-edge research improving AI reasoning in astronomy Help train next-generation AI systems on advanced scientific problem solving Apply academic and competition-level expertise to frontier AI projects Flexible remote work with competitive compensation Contract Details Independent contractor role Fully remote and flexible scheduling Expected commitment: 20 hours per week minimum , up to 40 hours per week available Project duration: approximately 2 months , with potential extension Rolling start dates with onboarding typically within 1–2 days of approval Compensation: $60–$80 per hour Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise Projects may extend or adjust depending on scope and performance About the Platform This opportunity is available through a leading AI-driven work platform.