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Mercor is collaborating with a top AI research lab to recruit Astrophysics and Cosmology Experts. Their role will be to assess next-generation AI systems designed to tackle complex scientific and engineering challenges. If you have practical experience in computational astrophysics, cosmology, or astronomical data analysis, this is a chance to work at the cutting edge of science and advanced AI.What You'll DoDesign graduate-level computational astrophysics and cosmology problems for frontier AI models.Create research-grade tasks that require AI to:Perform cosmological calculationsAnalyze observational astronomy datasetsRun scientific simulationsInterpret computational resultsDesign experiments and observational strategiesSolve complex, multi-step scientific workflowsTest your problems against state-of-the-art AI systems and refine them until they achieve the desired level of difficulty.Develop Python-based problem setups, oracle functions, and automated solution validators.Ideal BackgroundWe're looking for professionals with experience in: Astrophysics, Cosmology, Observational Astronomy, Computational Astrophysics, Galaxy Formation & Evolution, Large Scale Structure, CMB Analysis, Astronomical Data Science.Preferred Tools & TechnologiesExperience with one or more of: Astropy; Cosmology libraries and Python scientific ecosystem; Angular power spectrum analysis tools; Galaxy survey analysis pipelines; Observational data reduction workflows; Other astrophysics or cosmology software packages.RequirementsGraduate-level training (MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience)Strong Python programming skillsProven experience using scientific software in research or industryPublications, open-source contributions, or professional work demonstrating expertiseComfortable working in Linux and remote compute environmentsAvailable 15–20 hours per weekNice to HaveExperience with multiple astrophysics software toolsAI benchmarking or evaluation experienceScientific teaching or graduate-level problem designComputational reproducibility and containerized workflowsExperience designing challenging research-quality computational problemsHiring ProcessThe application includes a coding assessment as part of the evaluation process.Why Join?Help shape the next generation of frontier AI modelsApply your astrophysics expertise to real-world AI researchWork remotely with flexible hoursCollaborate with leading researchers on cutting-edge scientific AI benchmarks
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