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Astronomy & Cosmology Expert (ALE)

London, England, United Kingdom (city only)
Paris, Île-de-France, France (city only)
Madrid, Spain (city only)
Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands (city only)

Contract · $30–$80 (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 23, 2026

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About the opportunity

Anyone AI is seeking Astronomy & Cosmology Experts to develop challenging tasks that test AI agents’ scientific reasoning and research capabilities. You will create original tasks and reference solutions, then evaluate agents completing workflows using astronomical data and computational tools.

Location: Remote — Latin America and Europe
Engagement: Project-based with flexible hours
Compensation: US$30–US$80 per hour, depending on expertise and project requirements

Responsibilities

Design tasks involving observational astronomy, astrophysics, celestial mechanics, or cosmology.
Develop reference solutions with transparent calculations, assumptions, and supporting evidence.
Evaluate 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.
3+ years of relevant research or applied experience.
Strong quantitative skills and experience working with astronomical data or models.
Fluent English, with strong written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

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