Applied Mathematician - United Kingdom
Posted 2 weeks ago by Outlier
£38 Per hour
Outside
Remote
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Applied Mathematician at Outlier involves leveraging mathematical expertise to enhance AI systems by ensuring accuracy in mathematical responses and evaluating reasoning in AI outputs. The position is remote and offers flexible hours, allowing experts to contribute between 5 to 40 hours per week. Candidates will work independently as contractors and will be compensated weekly based on their expertise and project requirements. The role requires a strong background in mathematics and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure mathematical accuracy in AI responses.
- Evaluate mathematical reasoning in AI model outputs.
- Design and implement evaluation criteria for mathematical accuracy and logical consistency.
- Provide detailed feedback on mathematical proofs and problem-solving approaches.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Math or a related subject (Statistics, Economics, Physics).
- At least 1 year of professional experience in mathematical analysis or related field.
- Ability to clearly write and articulate concepts related to Math.
- Proficiency in English.
- Proficiency in Advanced Calculus, Linear Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, and Probability.
Salary (Rate): £38.00 hourly
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Join the thousands of Math experts on Outlier shaping the future of mathematics to improve AI systems used by millions worldwide.
Overview
Location: United Kingdom (Remote)
Pay: $30-50 USD / hour, paid out weekly
Type: Independent Contractor
Flexible Time Commitment: Most experts spend 5-10 hours per week, up to 40 hours.
About Outlier
Outlier is the world’s leading expert platform, connecting a network of over 100,000 contributors worldwide to improve AI models by providing expert human feedback. We partner with companies including OpenAI, Meta and Microsoft to enable advanced generative AI models to provide accurate responses and advanced reasoning capabilities for mathematics.
Services You Will Provide
We are looking for proficient math experts to teach AI how to interpret and solve complex math problems by:
- Using your expertise to ensure mathematical accuracy in AI responses
- Evaluating mathematical reasoning in AI model outputs
- Designing and implementing evaluation criteria for mathematical accuracy and logical consistency
- Providing detailed feedback on mathematical proofs and problem-solving approaches
Required Expertise
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Math or a related subject (Statistics, Economics, Physics)
- At least 1 year of professional experience in mathematical analysis or related field (Math Teacher/Tutor, Engineer, Data/Financial Analyst, Statistician)
- Ability to clearly write and articulate concepts related to Math
- Proficiency in English
- Proficiency in the following Math subjects: Advanced Calculus, Linear Algebra, Geometry, Statistics and Probability
Payment
Weekly Pay: Projects are paid weekly via PayPal, with bonuses on high-quality and high-volume work - we will never ask for any money from you.
Pay Rate: Core Project work by Math experts range from $30 to $50 USD per hour
Terms: Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. For example, higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.
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