Math PhD - Expert Trainer

Handshake

San Francisco (CA)

Remote

USD 103,320 - 137,760

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Handshake is seeking Math PhD candidates for an Expert Trainer role focused on AI research. This remote position allows you to work with leading AI labs, providing the opportunity to analyze and enhance the capabilities of Large Language Models. Apply your expertise and contribute to innovative AI research while earning competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

  • Doctoral students and graduates in Math.
  • Able to participate in asynchronous work.
  • Expertise in Math to critique AI systems.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate AI performance with subject-matter expertise.
  • Contribute to research on LLMs through prompts.
  • Engage in independent research with AI assistance.

Education

Doctoral degree in Math

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Base pay range

$75.00/hr - $100.00/hr

Program Overview

Handshake is recruiting exceptional masters and doctoral students, candidates, and graduates in Math to join our AI research community. This program brings subject-matter experts together to enhance the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) within specialized domains and subdomains. The MOVE program runs year-round, though project availability will vary by domain.

  • Put AI to the test with real-world expertise and evaluate where they excel or fail
  • Get paid for your expertise while contributing to AI research
  • Join a community of master’s, PhDs and AI researchers from top universities
  • The position is remote and asynchronous - work independently from wherever you are.
  • Flexible hours and the ability to work remotely, with a commitment of approximately 10+ hours per week.
  • Project work includes and is not limited to developing domain-specific prompts and evaluating LLM responses.
  • Dedicate time researching topics that are interesting to you, with the assistance of AI.
  • Learn new skills while contributing to the changing world of AI across various disciplines.
  • Placement into a project will be dependent on project availability.

Who Should Apply

  • Doctoral students and graduates (including those currently enrolled or in postdoctoral positions) in Math
  • Able to participate in primarily asynchronous work in partnership with leading AI labs.
  • Believe your expertise can outmatch current AI systems in understanding and explaining key concepts in your field.

This program is open to U.S.-based master's and doctoral students, candidates, and recent graduates with valid work or training authorization (e.g., F-1/OPT, J-1, H-1B). Participants are responsible for ensuring compliance with their visa conditions and confirming eligibility with their program or visa sponsor prior to applying.

Compensation

  • Compensation ranges from $75 - $100 / hr depending on the project
  • The compensation reflects our commitment to ensuring your contributions are rewarded at a level commensurate with your expertise.
Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Not Applicable
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Contract
Job function
  • Job function
    Education, Training, and Research
  • Industries
    Software Development and Higher Education

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