Data Scientist - Part Time

Outlier; Elgin (IL); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking advanced Mathematics experts to enhance AI models through expert feedback. This role involves teaching AI to solve complex problems, evaluating AI-generated content for accuracy, and developing Math-related questions to refine AI understanding. With competitive pay rates ranging from $30 to $50 per hour, opportunities for higher-paying research projects are available based on performance. Join a forward-thinking organization that values expertise and offers a dynamic environment for contributing to the future of AI.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach AI to interpret and solve complex problems.
• Evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy in Mathematics.

Skills

Mathematics Expertise

Research Experience

English Proficiency

AI Model Training

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 provide accurate responses and advanced reasoning capabilities.

We are looking for advanced Mathematics experts to:

1. Teach AI how to interpret and solve complex problems.
2. Evaluate AI-generated content for factual accuracy and relevance in Mathematics.
3. Develop and answer Math-related questions to refine AI understanding.
4. Assess and rank AI responses based on scientific rigor.

Required expertise and qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree or higher (PhD preferred) in Mathematics or a related field (can be currently enrolled).
• Research Experience: Strong 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 helpful.

Payment:

Currently, pay rates for core project work by Mathematics experts range from $30 to $50 per hour USD but vary based on your geographic location. Opportunities for higher-paying research projects are available based on performance.

Rates vary depending on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. Higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.