STEM Python Experts (Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

Mercor is hiring experienced Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics professionals to support a variety of high-impact research collaborations with leading AI labs. Freelancers will help improve AI systems through work on code validation, prompt refinement, algorithmic evaluation, and model benchmarking. This is a unique opportunity to apply your engineering expertise toward shaping the next generation of intelligent systems. Key Responsibilities Scientific Research Translation: Identify and analyze high-impact research papers in Physics, Chemistry, Math, or Science that introduce novel, code-implementable methods. Complex Problem Decomposition: Break down high-level scientific problems into a series of logical, independently testable subproblems. Golden Solution Authoring: Develop "Gold Standard" Python solutions for each subproblem and create corresponding unit tests to verify accuracy Quality Control and Review: Review peer prompts, golden solutions, and unit tests for accuracy, comprehensiveness, and difficulty. Ideal Qualifications Degree: Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in a STEM field (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biochemistry, or related Computational Sciences). Expert Python Proficiency: Strong experience in scientific computing libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, JAX, or domain-specific packages like RDKit or OpenMM). Technical Writing: Ability to translate dense academic research into clear, structured problem statements for a technical audience. Version Control: Proficiency with Git, including branch management and pull request workflows. Unit Testing Experience: Familiarity with testing frameworks (like pytest) and the ability to write robust validation scripts for mathematical/scientific code. Project Timeline Start Date: Immediate Duration: 1–2 months Commitment: Part-time (15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 80 hours/week) Application & Onboarding Process Upload your resume AI interview: 3 short, 15-minute conversational sessions to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role Follow-up communication within a few days with next steps and onboarding details Apply today and leverage your data science expertise to help build the future of AI-driven systems!