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Advanced Research Specialist (STEM PhD)

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Hiring Remotely in United States
50-80 Hourly
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Hiring Remotely in United States
50-80 Hourly

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This role is for one of our clients

Compensation: $50 - $80 per hour
We are seeking highly accomplished STEM PhD professionals to contribute to a premier research initiative with a leading AI lab. In this role, you will apply your domain expertise to support the development of next-generation large language models by creating high-quality, challenging problems and datasets that enhance model reasoning and performance.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals with deep subject matter expertise, strong analytical thinking, and a passion for advancing AI through rigorous, domain-specific contributions.


Requirements

What You’ll Do

  • Design complex, high-quality problems and scenarios within your area of expertise
  • Contribute to the creation of datasets that improve AI model reasoning and accuracy
  • Apply domain knowledge to ensure technical correctness and depth
  • Review and refine content to meet high standards of clarity and rigor
  • Collaborate in a remote, asynchronous environment while adhering to structured guidelines

Who You Are

  • PhD in a STEM field from a university in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, or Europe (e.g., Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics)
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High proficiency in English

Engagement Details

  • Ongoing role starting in April with rolling applications
  • Expected commitment of 15–20 hours per week, with potential to increase up to 40 hours per week
  • Fully remote with a flexible, self-managed schedule

Screening Process

  • Short interview (approximately 20–30 minutes) to assess domain expertise and communication skills

Compensation & Payments

  • Competitive compensation based on experience and specialization
  • Weekly payments via supported global payment platforms

Additional Information

  • Independent contractor engagement
  • Work must not involve sharing confidential or proprietary information from any current or previous employer or institution
  • Projects may be extended, modified, or concluded based on performance and business needs
  • This opportunity does not currently support certain work authorization categories

Equal Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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