PhD Academic Expert for AI Evaluation and Evaluation Standards
Overview
A remote contractor role with micro1 partnering with a leading AI lab to tap PhDs for projects requiring deep subject-matter expertise. You will assess AI model outputs for accuracy and depth across STEM or humanities fields, then craft expert prompts, reference answers, and thorough critiques. Your work adds academic rigor to pinpoint subtle errors and guide how AI systems should perform at an expert level. This position emphasizes clear, structured explanations and thoughtful evaluation of reasoning quality, all done from your home country.
What You'll Do4
- 1Evaluate AI-generated responses in your discipline for accuracy, depth, and reasoning quality
- 2Develop expert prompts, reference materials, and in-depth critiques to guide model behavior
- 3Apply rigorous academic standards to detect subtle flaws and superficial reasoning
- 4Contribute to defining high-level performance benchmarks for AI systems
Requirements3
- 1PhD from a top-ranked university in a technical field, English, literature, or journalism
- 2Based in an English-speaking country
- 3Excellent written English with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a relevant technical field, English, literature, or journalism and can communicate intricate ideas in clear, precise writing. This role suits researchers who enjoy evaluating AI outputs and refining evaluation criteria. It may not be a fit for those without a doctoral credential or who prefer on-site work. Common fit issues include lacking deep domain expertise or insufficient experience explaining complex topics in writing, and challenges meeting a remote contractor setup.
Salary Insight
Pay is $245 to $280 per hour. This information is stated openly and will be discussed in the contracting process.
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