Mathematician (PhD) for AI Data Training

Mathematician (PhD) for AI Data Training

Posted 3 days ago by SME Careers

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Summary: This role seeks mathematicians with a PhD to contribute to an AI training project by reviewing AI-generated responses and providing expert feedback to enhance the accuracy and clarity of AI systems. The position is fully remote and offers flexibility, allowing individuals to apply their mathematical expertise independently while collaborating with a distributed team. Candidates will assess solutions for correctness and clarity, and write high-quality mathematical explanations. This opportunity is ideal for those passionate about improving AI capabilities through mathematical reasoning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review AI-generated responses and evaluate reasoning quality and problem-solving steps.
  • Provide expert feedback to improve accuracy, logic, and clarity of AI outputs.
  • Assess solutions for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to prompts.
  • Identify errors in calculations, methodology, or conceptual understanding.
  • Fact-check quantitative information and write high-quality mathematical explanations.
  • Rate and compare multiple AI responses based on mathematical correctness and reasoning quality.

Key Skills:

  • PhD in Mathematics/Statistics or a closely related quantitative field from a top-100 university.
  • Experience in developing or critically reviewing complex math content.
  • Published in a peer-reviewed journal.
  • English proficiency C1 and above with excellent writing skills.
  • Bonus: Experience in data labeling, RLHF, or AI model evaluation.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Cambridge

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Are you excited about using your mathematical expertise to train the next generation of AI? At SME Careers, we connect subject-matter experts with flexible, remote opportunities in AI development and training. Join SME Careers on a groundbreaking AI-driven project where your mathematical knowledge will directly shape how AI systems learn to solve problems and reason quantitatively. This is a fully remote, flexible role where you can apply your analytical skills, work independently, and make a measurable impact.

About the Role: We’re seeking mathematicians to join our AI training project. In this role, you will review AI-generated responses, evaluate the reasoning quality and step-by-step problem-solving, and provide expert feedback that helps models produce answers that are accurate, logical, and clearly explained. You will assess solutions for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to the prompt; identify errors in calculations, methodology, or conceptual understanding; fact-check quantitative information across; write high-quality mathematical explanations and model solutions that demonstrate correct methods; and rate and compare multiple AI responses based on mathematical correctness and reasoning quality.

This role is perfect if you: Enjoy applying mathematical reasoning to evaluate and improve AI capabilities. Like working independently while collaborating with a distributed team. Thrive on problem-solving and identifying errors in logical reasoning.

Your Profile You hold a PhD in Mathematics/Statistics (or a closely related quantitative field) from a top-100 university. You have developed or critically reviewed complex math content (e.g., problem banks, proofs, textbook sections, research notes). Published in a peer-reviewed journal. English proficiency C1 and above with excellent writing skills. Bonus: Data labeling, RLHF, or AI model evaluation experience.

Why Work with SME Careers? Want to be a part of a forward-thinking team and help us train AI to communicate more effectively? At SME Careers, we connect skilled professionals with opportunities in the rapidly evolving AI industry. Shape the Future of AI : Your work directly contributes to how AI systems learn and communicate. Your Schedule, Your Rules : Set your own hours and work around your life. Weekly Pay: Receive fast, reliable weekly payments once your work is approved, ensuring consistency and reliability in your work. Community Rewards : Help grow our network and get rewarded for your referrals — with ongoing passive income for every hire you refer.