Linguistics Expert

Alpheva; United States; Remote; USD 276,000 - 344,000; Part time

Job summary

Alpheva is seeking a senior linguistics expert to join remote, project-based evaluation tasks focused on syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and linguistic evidence. You will review model responses and worked examples for meaning, terminology, and context suitability.

Write reference answers and scoring criteria grounded in linguistic evidence; explain errors with traceable reasoning. Projects vary; hours and scope depend on matching; pay is hourly 200–250.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of substantive experience in linguistics research or applied linguistics.
• Senior-level judgment in syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and linguistic evidence.
• Ability to write precise reference answers, assess competing approaches, and justify corrections with traceable evidence.

Responsibilities

• Review model responses and worked examples for lost meaning, inconsistent terminology, and register or context errors.
• Assess whether the reasoning meets professional standards for the stated task.
• Write reference answers and scoring criteria grounded in syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and linguistic evidence; explain consequential errors and evidence gaps.

Skills

Linguistics

Senior judgment

Reference answers

Evidence-based

Job description

Bring senior linguistics expertise to AI evaluation projects focused on syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and linguistic evidence.

Review model responses and worked examples for lost meaning, inconsistent terminology, and register or context errors. Assess whether the reasoning meets professional standards for the stated task.

Write reference answers and scoring criteria grounded in syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and linguistic evidence. Explain consequential errors, evidence gaps, and the reasoning behind your corrections.

This is remote, project-based contract work. Scope, hours, and assignments depend on project matching; the listed hourly range applies to matched work.

Requirements

• 7+ years of substantive experience in linguistics research or applied linguistics.
• Demonstrated senior-level judgment in syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and linguistic evidence, with substantial responsibility for reviewing or delivering this work.
• Ability to write precise reference answers, assess competing approaches, and justify corrections with traceable evidence.

Pay

$200–$250/hr

Alpheva is a new expert network (launched September 2026); payout methods are not published yet, so confirm your first payment before scaling up.