Astronomy & Cosmology Expert (ALE)

$30–$80/hrAnyone AIJob location: Mexico, Uruguay, Poland, United Kingdom, Italy, Denmark, Ecuador, Colombia, France, Spain, Netherlands, Brazil, Argentina, SwedenRemoteSelected countries only

At a glance

You will create original astronomy and cosmology tasks with reference solutions and evaluate AI agents using astronomical data and computational tools. You need an advanced degree in astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology or a related discipline, or equivalent professional expertise, plus 3+ years of relevant research or applied experience.

Summary written by AI from the original listing.

  • Open to applicants in 14 countries, including United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico
  • Posted Oct 23, 2026

About the role

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.

Applicant countries
Selected countries only

Eligible countries: Mexico, Uruguay, Poland, United Kingdom, Italy.

9 more

Denmark, Ecuador, Colombia, France, Spain, Netherlands, Brazil, Argentina, Sweden

Work arrangement
Remote
Advertised job location
Mexico, Uruguay, Poland, United Kingdom, Italy, Denmark, Ecuador, Colombia, France, Spain, Netherlands, Brazil, Argentina, Sweden
Originally posted
2026-10-23
Last checked

How this pay compares

Science: typical hourly pay on each platform, November 2026.

This role $30–$80/hrTypical across platforms $66/hr

  • micro1$70/hr9 rolesMiddle half of roles: $50–$90/hr
  • Mercor$85/hr34 rolesMiddle half of roles: $70–$94/hr
  • Alignerr$60/hr129 rolesMiddle half of roles: $50–$83/hr

Based on 172 hourly-paid roles listed in November 2026. Per-task and project rates are not included. Each platform sets its own pay.

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