Astronomy & Cosmology Experts

Location: Fully remote in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, or Uruguay.

Compensation: US$30–US$80 per hour, depending on expertise and project requirements.

Company

hirify.global develops challenging tasks that test AI agents' scientific reasoning and research capabilities.

What you will do

• Design tasks involving observational astronomy, astrophysics, celestial mechanics, or cosmology.
• Develop reference solutions with transparent calculations, assumptions, and supporting evidence.
• Evaluate AI agents using astronomical catalogs, data archives, simulation tools, or analysis software.
• Define scoring criteria for physical reasoning, numerical accuracy, and uncertainty handling.
• Identify errors in units, coordinate systems, model selection, or interpretation.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional expertise.
• At least 3 years of relevant research or applied experience.
• Strong quantitative skills and experience working with astronomical data or models.
• Fluent English and strong written communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with Python, Astropy, scientific computing, observational data reduction, or numerical simulations.

Culture & Benefits

• Project-based engagement with flexible hours.
• Fully remote work within the specified Latin American and European countries.
• Hourly compensation of US$30–US$80 based on expertise and project requirements.