Mathematics Research Collaborator (Part-time)

Role Overview

A leading AI laboratory is recruiting accomplished mathematicians to help develop the next generation of AI systems for scientific and mathematical reasoning.

This opportunity is intended for research-level mathematicians whose work extends beyond textbook mathematics into active research across pure and applied mathematics. Contributors will help build and evaluate frontier AI models capable of advanced mathematical reasoning, proof construction, theorem verification, and research-level problem solving.

This position is offered through Cincinnatus LLC and places successful candidates within a leading AI laboratory as part of its extended workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Review Mathematical Research

• Review mathematics research papers for:
  • Correctness
  • Novelty
  • Mathematical rigor

Create Advanced Mathematics Tasks

• Author and review challenging mathematics problems for training and evaluating frontier AI models.
• Cover research-level topics rather than standard textbook exercises.

Evaluate AI Mathematical Reasoning

Assess AI-generated outputs involving:

• Proof construction
• Proof verification
• Mathematical problem solving
• Formalization
• Conjecture exploration

Identify Model Failures

Detect subtle mathematical errors such as:

• Unjustified proof steps
• Incorrect assumptions
• Misapplied hypotheses
• Unsupported lemmas
• Plausible but invalid proofs

Collaborate with Experts

• Work closely with senior mathematicians and AI researchers.
• Help improve the quality of mathematical datasets and evaluation standards.

Ideal Qualifications

Applicants should meet several of the following qualifications:

Research Excellence

• First-author or sole-author publications in leading mathematics journals, including:
  • Annals of Mathematics
  • Inventiones Mathematicae
  • Journal of the AMS
  • Acta Mathematica
  • Duke Mathematical Journal
  • Communications on Pure and Applied Mathematics
  • Geometry & Topology
  • JEMS
  • GAFA
  • Advances in Mathematics
  • Probability Theory and Related Fields

For adjacent disciplines, publications in premier venues such as:

• STOC
• FOCS
• SODA
• Annals of Statistics

Academic Background

• Doctorate or postdoctoral training from a top-20 global institution in:
  • Mathematics
  • Related STEM discipline

Awards & Fellowships

Examples include:

• Clay Research Fellowship
• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
• NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Sloan Research Fellowship
• Packard Fellowship
• Simons Fellowship
• AMS Centennial Fellowship
• Hertz Fellowship
• Marshall Scholarship
• Rhodes Scholarship
• New Horizons in Mathematics Prize
• Salem Prize
• Ramanujan Prize

Outstanding senior PhD students and recent graduates with strong publication records are also encouraged to apply.

Current Research Activity

Current or recent experience as:

• PhD Candidate
• Postdoctoral Researcher
• Faculty Member
• Instructor
• Principal Researcher
• Industry Research Mathematician

Work Arrangement

• Part-time
• Up to 20 hours per week
• Compensation based on research experience and credentials

Compensation

• $80–$110 per hour

Employment Details

• W-2 contingent role
• Fully remote within the United States
• Employer of Record: Cincinnatus LLC

About Cincinnatus LLC

Cincinnatus LLC partners with leading technology companies to recruit highly skilled professionals for contingent and contract opportunities.

Successful candidates are employed by Cincinnatus LLC while working directly with client teams on high-impact AI research initiatives.

Employment, payroll, onboarding, and compliance are managed by Cincinnatus LLC.