Remote Electrical Engineering AI Research Scientist (PhD)

Weekday 1; United States; Remote; USD 138,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Weekday is assisting a leading AI lab client in remote collaboration to strengthen AI models in Electrical Engineering. You will work with research teams to identify knowledge gaps and design challenging problems, delivering detailed written feedback.

This role is as an independent contractor, paying $100–$120 per hour for 15–20 hours a week, with potential extension. Work is fully remote, asynchronous, with weekly Stripe payments; expected duration 1–2 months, with rolling extensions.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering from a top US/UK/Canada/Europe university.
• 2+ years of academic or professional experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with research teams to identify and close knowledge gaps, improving AI model performance in the Electrical Engineering domain.
• Design and evaluate complex problems and solutions, while providing detailed written feedback.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Weekday is assisting a leading AI lab client in remote collaboration to strengthen AI models in Electrical Engineering. You will work with research teams to identify knowledge gaps and design challenging problems, delivering detailed written feedback.

This role is as an independent contractor, paying $100–$120 per hour for 15–20 hours a week, with potential extension. Work is fully remote, asynchronous, with weekly Stripe payments; expected duration 1–2 months, with rolling extensions.