Remote Research Quality Specialist - Computational Math
Turing · Posted 2026-06-19
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.Role Overview:We are seeking a highly analytical and computationally proficient individual to join our team with a strong research background. You will be instrumental in contributing to this role by either crafting challenging and insightful problems in your respective research domain, devising elegant computational solutions.Responsibilities:Quantitative Problem Design and Solutioning:Develop and conceptualize original, research-grade or graduate-level scientific problems with scientific coding/ programming, using Python.Rigorously define problem categories, secondary tags, and assign appropriate difficulty levels.Rigorously solve formulated problems using sound principles, ensuring absolute accuracy, reliability, and logical coherence of the solution path.Quality Assurance & Collaboration:Actively participate in two-tier reviews, meticulously evaluating both accuracy of problems and solutions.Collaborate effectively with reviewers and team leads, demonstrating a proactive approach to incorporating feedback, refining content, and enhancing overall quality promptly.Required Qualifications:PhD or PhD Candidates in Computational Math (Numerical linear algebra and Computational mechanics)Has published at least 1 peer-reviewed paperAdvanced proficiency in Python programming for scientific coding is preferredExcellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skillsStrong written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and collaborationPerks of Freelancing With Turing:Work in a fully remote environment.Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.Potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs.Offer Details:Commitments Required: 40 hrs/week with 4 hours of PST overlapEngagement type: Contractor assignment/freelancer (no medical/paid leave)Duration of contract: 8 weeks; [expected start date is next week]
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