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Philosophy Expert - AI Evaluation Fellowship

Up to 120/hr
Remote
Part-Time
Posted October 21, 2026
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Pay
Up to $120/hr
Location
RemoteUnited States
Job type
Part-Time
Posted
October 21, 2026

Overview

Handshake AI hires philosophy PhDs for project-based contract work that improves how AI systems handle reasoning and theory. You will review model outputs in areas such as moral philosophy, theoretical analysis, and technical problem solving, then write feedback that flags weak arguments and missing nuance. The schedule is remote and asynchronous, with no minimum hours; most people contribute around 5 to 20 hours each week during an active project. Project leads place contributors based on current needs and may invite them to later projects. This fellowship suits doctoral students, postdocs, and graduates who want to keep their academic or industry commitments while earning up to $120 per hour.

What You'll Do8

  • Review AI-generated responses for errors in philosophical reasoning, moral theory, and technical problem solving.
  • Write detailed critiques that explain where an argument breaks down and how the model could improve.
  • Flag unsupported claims, misread philosophical positions, and shallow theoretical analysis.
  • Compare model outputs against standards found in leading generalist and ethics journals.
  • Assess how well responses apply normative concepts, ethical frameworks, and logical structure.
  • Document recurring weaknesses in model philosophy reasoning for project leads.
  • Complete assigned evaluations during active project cycles on an asynchronous schedule.
  • Maintain your own quality bar across content batches and return feedback within project timelines.

Requirements8

  • Doctoral student or graduate in philosophy or a related field. Postdoctoral appointments qualify.
  • At least one peer-reviewed article on moral philosophy in a top generalist or ethics journal.
  • Publication in venues such as Philosophical Review, The Journal of Philosophy, Noûs, Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, Mind, Ethics, Philosophy & Public Affairs, Utilitas, Journal of Moral Philosophy, or Oxford Studies in Normative Ethics.
  • Ability to evaluate arguments in moral philosophy and related areas with precision.
  • Comfort with remote, project-based contract work and asynchronous communication.
  • Strong written English for clear, detailed critique.
  • Availability of about 5 to 20 hours per week during active projects.
  • No minimum hour requirement, but active project participation depends on placement.

Who Should Apply

The ideal candidate holds or pursues a philosophy PhD and has placed at least one moral philosophy article in a journal such as Ethics, Mind, or Philosophy & Public Affairs. Doctoral students, postdocs, and graduates who can set aside 5 to 20 hours each week during project cycles fit the workflow. This role is less suitable for people without a philosophy doctorate or for those who have not published in the listed venues, because the project screens on that record. Applicants also get rejected when their feedback stays vague or when they cannot show close engagement with normative ethics. If your publication is in a different subfield or a lower-tier journal, your fit score will fall short.

Salary Insight

Pay reaches up to $120 per hour for this fellowship. That rate sits at the high end for part-time AI evaluation work, which matches the advanced philosophy credential and journal publication bar. Exact pay depends on the project and placement, so confirm details during onboarding.

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PhilosophyMoral PhilosophyEthicsNormative EthicsMetaethicsPhilosophical ReasoningTheoretical AnalysisTechnical Problem SolvingAI EvaluationContent CritiqueWritten FeedbackAcademic PublishingPeer ReviewResearchPostdoctoral ResearchAsynchronous Work

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