Job Description
Job DescriptionCollaborating with a leading AI research lab on a project to advance frontier astronomy problem-solving. We are looking for astronomy experts who hold a PhD or Masters degree, or have experience participating in the International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO). The goal of this project is to create novel, clear, and challenging Olympiad-style astronomy problems that cause frontier AI models to fail (i.e., generate an incorrect response) and to support the training of cutting-edge AI reasoning systemsKey Responsibilities
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Write original and advanced IAO-style astronomy problems to challenge frontier AI models
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Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness, clarity, and reasoning quality, and identify where models fail
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Identify logical flaws, incomplete reasoning, or insufficiently rigorous derivations
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Provide clear, concise, and correct solutions and reasoning, formatted in LaTeX
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Maintain extremely high standards of precision, scientific rigor, and problem difficulty
More About the Opportunity
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Expected commitment:20 hours/week minimum; up to 40 hours/week available
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Project length:~2 months, with potential for extension
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Rolling start dates; setup typically within 12 days of approval
6. Application Process
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Submit yourresume or CVhighlighting your astronomy background and relevant achievements
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Complete a briefinterview (2030 minutes)
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Submit ashort formdetailing your experience writing problems and competing in astronomy or related Olympiads
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Selected applicants will be contacted within a few days with next steps
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Contract and Payment Terms
- You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
- This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
- Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
- Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.