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).
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
Work on your own schedule: task-based, not a fixed hourly commitment
Contribute directly to how AI models are evaluated on real, expert-level scientific work
Paid, flexible work: $300 per approved task (about 6 hours each), no cap on how many you take on
Responsibilities
Write research-level problems drawn from the systems you model and optimize
Provide a reference solution and the checks a strong answer should pass
Revise your submissions based on structured review feedback until they’re approved
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
A Master’s or PhD with industry optimization or modeling work
Hands-on work with real data, rather than purely theoretical work
About AfterQuery
AfterQuery is a research lab investigating the boundaries of artificial intelligence through novel datasets and experimentation. We believe great AI comes from exceptional, human-generated data.
We’re backed by top investors, including Y Combinator and Box Group, and support all leading AI labs.
Apply today to contribute to pushing the frontier of AI.
Apply here: https://experts.afterquery.com/apply/operations-research-applied-math-expert