PhD Scientist — STEM Expert
micro1 · Data · Senior · 6d ago
$94k – $187k
per year
Anyone, anywhere in the world can apply.
Applies on the original listing · via Himalayas
Who can apply
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Anyone, anywhere in the world can apply.
“Location: Remote(Worldwide)”
- Async-first
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- Contractor / B2B
- The role is explicitly designated as a flexible contractor engagement.
- Global stipend
- No home office or equipment budget mentioned.
- Annual retreat
- No company-paid get-togethers mentioned.
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About the role
In this flexible contractor position, you will build challenging technical problems based on your own hands-on research and define rigorous, objective standards for correctness. You will walk through detailed reasoning for solutions, peer-review problems submitted by other contributors, and help train advanced AI systems on nuanced, high-level scientific concepts.
What you'll do
- Design difficult technical problems drawn from your research area, including realistic constraints and supporting data.
- Provide correct solutions alongside detailed walkthroughs of the underlying reasoning.
- Define objective criteria for correctness so independent researchers can verify and reach the same conclusions.
- Review technical problems created by other contributors for scientific accuracy and methodological soundness.
- Identify and flag ambiguous or ungradable problems.
What you bring
- Completed PhD in a STEM discipline.
- Hands-on scientific research experience.
- Ability to articulate solutions and reasoning clearly for expert peer review.
- Wet lab, research lab, or academic experience strongly preferred.
- Publications or a documented record of research contributions is a strong plus.
About micro1
micro1 connects top global talent with AI and software engineering opportunities, assisting clients in hiring and managing specialized technical contributors worldwide.
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