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Computational Seismology Expert - PhD at Mercor

Position Computational Seismology Expert - PhD
Posted 16 Aug 2026
Expired 15 Sep 2026
Company Mercor
Location Toronto | CA
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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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.

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Job Info:

  • Company: Mercor
  • Position: Computational Seismology Expert - PhD
  • Work Location: Toronto
  • Country: CA

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