Technical Contributor - AI for Math Fund (part-time)

About Renaissance Philanthropy

The mission of Renaissance Philanthropy, a new nonprofit organization, is to fuel a 21st century renaissance by increasing the ambition of philanthropists, scientists, and innovators.

Our aim is to activate a virtuous loop of increasing ambition and impact between philanthropists and innovators: by identifying frontier experts both in science and in new ways of solving problems; by tapping into the growing number of emerging philanthropists; and by building multi-sector initiatives that can harness the power of philanthropy, markets, and governments. We do this by designing, incubating, and launching time-bound, thesis-driven philanthropic funds.

Read more about our work, track record, and team here.

About the AI for Math Fund

The AI for Math Fund is a grant program to accelerate progress at the intersection of artificial intelligence and mathematics. The fund supports research, open-source infrastructure, datasets, and field-building efforts that advance AI-assisted mathematical discovery, automated theorem proving, and formal verification.

The AI for Math Fund is currently hiring for three part-time, PhD-level Technical Contributor roles, each covering a distinct scope of work. We expect to hire one to three contributors in total, with each person anchored to the scope that best fits their background. Click into a role below for the full job description.

Engagement type: Part-time independent contractor

Reports to: Principal Scientist / grants team

Time commitment: Approximately 5-15 hours per week

Hourly Rate: $70-$90 per hour based on experience

Diversity

We encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply, regardless of whether you feel you meet 100% of the qualifications. The top candidates will bring their own unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds from a variety of industries along with many but not necessarily all the skills listed above.

Recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse workforce is critical to our success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Renaissance Philanthropy is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Next Steps

Please apply here by September 4, 2026 latest. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.