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Astronomy Expert at Mercor. Location Information: USA. This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more.. Role Description. Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research group on a project to advance frontier astronomy problem-solving in multilingual contexts. We are seeking astronomy experts with either International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) or a PhD in astronomy. The goal of this project is to collect, organize, and curate high-level astronomy questions and resources from diverse international sources to support the training of cutting-edge AI models. This is a short-term, remote opportunity for those excited about applying their expertise to frontier AI research.. Key Responsibilities. Conduct research to identify advanced astronomy questions and resources (in any language) . Curate and organize files into a structured dataset . Ensure the scientific accuracy and difficulty level of sourced materials . Extract detailed reasoning frameworks and analyses from academic source materials . Qualifications. Background in astronomy with one of the following: . Medalist or participant in the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (preferred) . PhD in any subfield of astronomy . Strong ability to evaluate the rigor and complexity of astronomy problems . Multilingual background or experience working with international astronomy resources preferred . Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills . Requirements. Remote and asynchronous — set your own schedule . Expected time commitment: 10–20 hours/week . Short-term engagement, estimated 1–2 months . Flexible participation for experts with varying availability . Compensation & Contract Terms. $75/hour for services rendered . Independent contractor engagement . Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect . Application Process. Submit your resume or CV highlighting astronomy background and relevant achievements . Complete a brief form outlining your availability and language skills . Selected applicants will be contacted within a few days with next steps