Cosmology Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $100/hr

Position: STEM Computational Scientific Software & Evaluation Design - Astrophysics & Cosmology

Type: Contract

Compensation: $70–$100/hour

Location: Remote Commitment: 15–20 hours/week

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

Qualifications: Must-HaveGraduate-level training in 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. PreferredExperience across multiple listed domains or tools. Familiarity with benchmark or evaluation design. Background in scientific pedagogy or exam/problem-set design. Experience with computational reproducibility and containerized environments. Resources & SupportFor details about the interview process and platform information, please check: For any help or support, reach out to: