Cosmology Specialist – Fully Remote | Upto $100/hr

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential AI research organization seeking a Cosmology Specialist for a fully remote contract engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge evaluation work at the intersection of computational astrophysics and artificial intelligence systems.

Location: Canada (Fully Remote)
Type: Contract
Commitment: 15–20 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Design graduate-level computational problems using domain-specific scientific software libraries in astrophysics and cosmology
• Evaluate advanced AI systems' ability to solve research-grade problems, from querying simulations to interpreting complex outputs
• Develop experimental strategies to recover hidden information from data, with emphasis on strategic reasoning approaches
• Calibrate tasks against state-of-the-art AI models, refining problem designs to achieve target difficulty levels
• Work independently and asynchronously to iterate on problem designs based on calibration feedback
• Utilize astropy and related computational tools for cosmological calculations and observational data reduction

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate-level training in astrophysics, cosmology, or a relevant STEM domain (MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience)
• Demonstrated proficiency with scientific software libraries, evidenced by research publications or professional work
• Strong Python programming skills for writing problem setups and solution validators
• Ability to work in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes
• Available for at least 15–20 hours per week

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience across multiple computational domains or scientific software tools
• Familiarity with benchmark or evaluation design methodologies
• Background in scientific pedagogy or exam/problem-set design
• Experience with computational reproducibility and containerized environments

How We Work with You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and match it to our client's needs. We then submit qualified candidates to the client for their consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication flows through our team to ensure a smooth process for everyone.

Pay

Pay via Get A Job.ai: $70–$100 USD per hour

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