Geophysics Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $85/hr

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 reproducibilit