Remote Maths AI Trainer (PhD) - 34877
Posted 4 days ago by Turing
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Remote Maths AI Trainer involves conducting research to enhance large language models' capabilities in solving complex mathematical problems. Candidates will engage in tasks that assess model weaknesses and contribute to improving training workflows. A strong mathematical background, particularly at the PhD level, is essential for this position. The role requires a commitment of at least 20 hours per week with specific overlap with PST time zone.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in fine-tuning and evaluating large language models (LLMs).
- Complete advanced mathematical tasks to identify model weaknesses.
- Participate actively in team discussions and provide feedback.
- Work independently in a remote research environment.
- Maintain a reliable computer and internet setup for remote assignments.
Key Skills:
- PhD/Postdoc in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills for solving advanced math problems.
- Clear communication skills for explaining complex topics.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
- Access to a reliable computer and internet.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Role Overview: We are seeking researchers with strong mathematical and analytical backgrounds to assist in fine-tuning and evaluating large language models (LLMs). Your work will help LLMs improve their ability to understand and solve complex math problems, such as multi-step algebra or logic questions.
Research Objectives: As a contributor to this research-focused initiative, you may be asked to complete the following or similar tasks:
- Determine the number of real 5×5 symmetric matrices of rank 2 whose entries are only 0 or 1.
- How many subsets of a 10-element set exist such that the characteristic vector of each subset has Hamming weight exactly 3?
- How many distinct 10-digit numbers exist where the sum of the digits is divisible by 3, and each digit is either 0 or 1?
These tasks are designed to find model weaknesses and improve training and evaluation workflows.
Candidate Profile:
- Academic Background : Enrolled in or completed a PhD/Postdoc in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to solve advanced math problems with clear and structured reasoning.
- Communication Skills : Clarity in explaining complex topics and providing feedback with precision.
- Research Independence : Ability to work independently in a remote research environment and participate actively in team discussions.
- Technical Setup : Access to a reliable computer and internet setup to participate in remote assignments.
Note: This position is open only to candidates who have completed or are currently pursuing a Ph.D.; applications that do not meet this criterion will not be considered.
Time Commitment & Contract Details:
- Commitments Required: at least 4 hours per day and minimum 20 hours per week with 4 hours of overlap with PST. (We have 3 options of time commitment: 20 hrs/week, 30 hrs/week, or 40 hrs/week)
- Engagement type : Contractor assignment/freelancer (no medical/paid leave)
- Duration of contract: 1 month; [expected start date is next week]
Selection Process : Task-based assessment for shortlisted candidates, followed by a contract offer with defined timelines and workload.
About Turing: Turing is one of the world’s fastest-growing AI companies, accelerating the advancement and deployment of powerful AI systems. Turing helps customers in two ways: Working with the world’s leading AI labs to advance frontier model capabilities in thinking, reasoning, coding, agentic behavior, multimodality, multilinguality, STEM, and frontier knowledge; and leveraging that work to build real-world AI systems that solve mission-critical priorities for companies.
Why work with Turing? Work on research that directly impacts the future of language model performance in mathematics and STEM. Collaborate with a global network of experts shaping next-generation AI benchmarks. Gain exposure to cutting-edge model evaluation strategies in an academic–industry hybrid setting.