Astrophysics AI Benchmark Designer - Expert

Obsidian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Obsidian, located in New York, is seeking an Astrophysics & Cosmology Expert to design challenging computational problems used to assess advanced AI systems. This role involves developing original, graduate-level questions that test whether AI can effectively utilize scientific software for research purposes.

Your expertise in Astrophysics, along with proficiency in Python and specialized software, will be critical. Candidates with a master's or PhD are preferred. The position requires availability for 15-20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level expertise (MS or PhD preferred) in Astrophysics & Cosmology.
• Proven proficiency in scientific software libraries through publications or contributions.
• Strong Python skills for problem setups and solution validations.

Responsibilities

• Design original, graduate-level computational problems for AI testing.
• Create problems requiring skilled use of scientific software.
• Refine problems based on testing feedback from AI models.

Skills

Proficient in Python

Deep experience in Astrophysics & Cosmology

Familiarity with specialized scientific software

Education

Graduate-level training in relevant STEM field (MS, PhD)

Tools

Astropy

Linux/terminal

Job description

Obsidian, located in New York, is seeking an Astrophysics & Cosmology Expert to design challenging computational problems used to assess advanced AI systems. This role involves developing original, graduate-level questions that test whether AI can effectively utilize scientific software for research purposes.

Your expertise in Astrophysics, along with proficiency in Python and specialized software, will be critical. Candidates with a master's or PhD are preferred. The position requires availability for 15-20 hours per week.