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Operations Research & Applied Mathematics Specialist
Use your hands-on experience in operations research, applied mathematics or a related field to write research-level problems for AI models. Remote, flexible contract work. AfterQuery works with leading AI labs to build the expert data that tests and trains AI models. We're looking for operations research and applied ma
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LOCATIONRemote · eligibility varies
PAY$50/hr
SCHEDULESee role requirements
LAST CHECKED13 Nov 2026
THE OPPORTUNITY
Put your skills to work.
Use your hands-on experience in operations research, applied mathematics or a related field to write research-level problems for AI models. Remote, flexible contract work. AfterQuery works with leading AI labs to build the expert data that tests and trains AI models. We're looking for operations research and applied ma
- Pay
- $50/hr
- Type
- Project engagement
- Work
- Remote
About the role
Use your hands-on experience in operations research, applied mathematics or a related field to write research-level problems for AI models. Remote, flexible contract work.
AfterQuery works with leading AI labs to build the expert data that tests and trains AI models. We're looking for operations research and applied mathematics specialists who work with real operational data: the systems you model and optimize, from supply chains and scheduling to physical processes.
Requirements
- Technical: Working knowledge of Python (Gurobi or similar solvers are a plus).
Preferred
- Background: a Master's or PhD with industry optimization or modeling work.
- Hands-on work with real data, rather than purely theoretical work.
Contract and pay
Flexible, independent-contractor work: $300 per approved task, about 6 hours each (roughly $50 per hour), with no cap on how many tasks you take on.
All accepted experts undergo standard background and identity verification.
Why apply
- $300 per approved task (roughly $50 per hour)
- Fully remote and flexible, with no fixed weekly schedule
Responsibilities
- Write research-level problems in your area of expertise
- Work independently and manage your own time
- Keep your work accurate, clear and well documented
Required qualifications
- Hands-on experience working with your own real operational data in Python or a similar language
- Able to write clearly about technical work in your field
- Able to work independently and manage your own time. This is flexible, task-based work with no fixed weekly schedule
Preferred qualifications
- Master's or PhD in operations research, applied mathematics or a related field, with industry optimization or modeling work
- Deployed optimization or simulation on real operational data; changed a model formulation because the data demanded it
- Public code, a thesis or papers that show your technical work
- Prior experience in data annotation, data labeling or AI/ML evaluation work
Role details are copied from the AfterQuery listing and can change. Check the platform before you apply.
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