Data Scientist - Work From Home

Outlier; Missouri; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Scientist to work from home, focusing on enhancing AI models through expert human feedback in Mathematics. This role involves evaluating AI-generated content, developing Math-related questions, and assessing AI responses for scientific rigor. With a competitive pay range and opportunities for higher-paying research projects, this position offers a unique chance to contribute to cutting-edge AI advancements while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. If you have a strong background in Mathematics and a passion for AI, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated content for factual accuracy in Mathematics.
• Develop and answer Math-related questions for AI refinement.

Skills

Mathematics expertise

Research experience

English proficiency

AI model training experience

Education

Master’s degree in Mathematics

PhD in Mathematics

Job description

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Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $50.00/hr

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 seeking 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 (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 helpful but not required.

Payment

Current pay rates for core project work range from $30 to $50 per hour USD, varying based on geographic location, expertise, and performance. Opportunities for higher-paying research projects may be available based on performance. Rates may differ for non-core work or initial onboarding phases, and some projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information, and Internet