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About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: Computational Seismology & Geophysics Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $70?$85/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 15?20 hours/week Role Responsibilities Design challenging computational problems to evaluate AI capabilities in solving scientific tasks. Develop problems requiring the use of specialized scientific software like SPECFEM , ObsPy , and Pyrocko . Test and refine problems against state-of-the-art AI models to achieve target difficulty. Collaborate on AI model training, evaluation, and improvement in computational seismology . Work independently and asynchronously to refine problem designs based on feedback. Qualifications Must-Have Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM field ( MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience ). Proven proficiency with at least one scientific software library ( SPECFEM , ObsPy , etc.). Strong Python skills for writing problem setups and solution validators. Ability to work independently in a Linux/terminal environment . Available for at least 15?20 hours per week . Preferred Experience across multiple listed domains or tools. Familiarity with benchmark or evaluation design. Background in scientific teaching or exam/problem-set design. Experience with computational reproducibility and containerized environments. Application Process (Takes 20?30 mins to complete) Upload resume AI interview based on your resume Submit form Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Location Toronto , ON Work location On site Salary $ 70.00 to $ 85.00 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Part time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source Talent.com #632978261050859150 Various locations Toronto, ON