Developmental Psychology PhD - Remote Contract
Listing checked September 16, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
micro1 is hiring PhD-level developmental psychology experts to support a client project that blends psychology with technology. You will help train next-generation AI systems by reviewing and annotating data tied to child development. No AI background is needed. Your academic or research expertise in child development is what counts. This is a remote contractor role with flexible hours.
What You'll Do6
- 1Review and annotate datasets related to child development and developmental psychology for AI training.
- 2Assess data and model outputs for accuracy, cultural fit, and developmental relevance, then provide detailed feedback.
- 3Design scenarios and test cases that reflect real-world situations in children's learning and behavior.
- 4Work with interdisciplinary teams to improve models and maintain psychological soundness in AI interactions.
- 5Draft or refine guidelines so AI systems handle linguistic, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of child development across diverse backgrounds.
- 6Document your findings and recommendations clearly to support ongoing AI research.
Requirements5
- 1PhD in Child Development, Developmental Psychology, or a closely related field.
- 2Experience with technology-driven, digital, or AI-focused projects related to child development is a strong plus.
- 3Comfort working remotely on digital platforms and contributing independently within a distributed team.
- 4Proficiency in at least one of these languages: Japanese, French, Tagalog, Malay, Lithuanian, Russian, Georgian, Polish, Marathi, Bengali, Urdu, Vietnamese, Swahili, Mandarin, Cantonese, Indonesian, Turkish, Gujarati, or Bulgarian.
- 5No prior AI experience required. Your domain knowledge is the key qualification.
Who Should Apply
This role fits PhD holders in child development or developmental psychology who want to apply their research or academic background to AI training. Candidates with experience in digital or technology projects related to child development will stand out. If you lack a doctorate in a relevant field or cannot work independently on remote platforms, this role is not a good match. A common reason applicants get rejected is not having the required PhD. Another is missing proficiency in one of the listed languages, which is a priority for this project.
Salary Insight
The compensation for this contract role is $100 to $200 per hour, as stated in the job posting.
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$100–200/hr
Required Skills
Application Tip
In your application, highlight your PhD in child development or developmental psychology and list any technology or AI-related projects you have worked on. Also specify which of the listed languages you speak, since proficiency in those languages is a priority for this role.
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