Data Scientist - Part Time

Outlier; Brockton (MA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading expert platform is seeking advanced Mathematics experts to enhance AI understanding by evaluating content, developing questions, and assessing AI responses. Candidates with a Master’s or PhD in Mathematics are preferred. Opportunities for higher-paying research projects are available based on performance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Mathematics or related field.
• Preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy in Mathematics.
• Develop and answer math-related questions for AI understanding.
• Assess and rank AI responses based on scientific rigor.

Skills

English Proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Mathematics

PhD in Mathematics

Job description

About Outlier

Outlier is the world’s leading expert platform, connecting a network of over 100,000 contributors worldwide to improve AI models by providing expert human feedback. We partner with companies including OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft to enable advanced generative AI models to deliver accurate responses and advanced reasoning capabilities.

Role Overview

We are seeking advanced Mathematics experts to teach AI how to interpret and solve complex problems by:

1. Evaluating AI-generated content for factual accuracy and relevance in Mathematics.
2. Developing and answering math-related questions to refine AI understanding.
3. Assessing and ranking AI responses based on scientific rigor.

Required Expertise and Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree or higher (PhD preferred) in Mathematics or a related field (candidates can be currently enrolled).
• Research Experience: Preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications, patents, conference presentations, research grants, or industry R&D contributions.
• English Proficiency: Ability to read and write with minimal errors.

Bonus Skills

AI model training experience is not required but is considered a plus.

Payment Details

Current pay rates for core project work range from $30 to $50 per hour USD, varying based on geographic location, expertise, skills assessment, project needs, and other factors. Higher rates may be offered to PhDs. Opportunities for higher-paying research projects are available based on performance. For non-core work, such as onboarding or overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Some projects may include incentive payments. Please review payment terms for each project.