Astronomy & Cosmology Expert (ALE)
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 3d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 10d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-10-23). Last seen at its source 3h ago.
We have tracked this listing since 23 Oct 2026 (9 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently 3 hours ago.
Is it remote?
Fully Remote, Ecuador - Fully Remote, Mexico - Fully Remote, Colombia - Fully Remote, Argentina - Fully Remote
That is the location the employer filed this posting under. Quoted as written — we do not re-word the source's own location.
Who may apply?
Uruguay, Poland, United Kingdom, Italy, Denmark, Ecuador, Mexico, Colombia, France, Spain, The Netherlands, Brazil, Argentina, Sweden
The description agrees: it names LATAM, Europe.
What the ad says
…Location: Remote — Latin America and Europe…
Pay
$30–80/hr
Published by the source in its own salary field. Shown in the posting's own currency and period; we never convert.
Skills named in the ad
Recognised terms only, from a fixed vocabulary — this is what CV matching compares against.
Carried by 1 source
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Ashby employer's own board first seen 9d ago · last seen 3h ago
The listing
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.