Astronomy & Cosmology Expert (ALE)
Core
Designing, developing, and evaluating AI agent tasks and reference solutions for scientific reasoning in astronomy and cosmology.
Role type
Senior IC AI evaluation specialist (astronomy domain)
Builds
Challenging tasks and reference solutions for AI agents using astronomical data and computational tools
Domain
Astronomy, Astrophysics, Cosmology, AI Evaluation
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Advanced degree in astronomy/astrophysics/cosmology, 3+ years research experience, strong quantitative skills, astronomical data/model expertise, fluent English
Preferred skills
Python, Astropy, scientific computing, observational data reduction, numerical simulations
Responsibilities
Design tasks involving observational astronomy, astrophysics, celestial mechanics, or cosmology; Develop reference solutions with transparent calculations; Evaluate agents using astronomical catalogs and simulation tools; Define scoring criteria for physical reasoning and numerical accuracy; Identify errors in units, coordinate systems, or model selection