Remote Mechanical Engineering PhD Expert for AI Training

Prolific Academic Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 243,000; Part time

Job summary

Prolific is seeking Mechanical Engineering experts with a PhD (or candidacy) to train and evaluate AI models. You will narrate your approach to solving complex problems, screen-record your reasoning, and assess AI responses for accuracy and depth.

Paid tasks typically pay up to $150/hr and can be completed from home. Ideal candidates have strong technical expertise, a keen eye for detail, and are comfortable sharing their reasoning aloud.

Qualifications

• PhD or PhD candidacy in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong subject matter expertise and ability to work through complex, technical problems.
• Experience with or interest in AI and machine learning is a bonus.
• Willingness to narrate your thinking out loud.
• Reliable internet connection and access to a computer.
• A PayPal account to receive payments from our clients.

Responsibilities

• Narrate your reasoning as you work through complex problems.
• Screen-record problem-solving processes and strategies.
• Review and evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy, depth, and reasoning quality.
• Compare multiple model answers and justify the best response.
• Write improved exemplars, rationales, or structured feedback when models fall short.

Skills

Narrate reasoning

Complex technical problems

Attention to detail

Strong internet connection

PayPal user

AI/ML familiarity

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering (or related)

Tools

Screen-recording

Job description

Prolific is seeking Mechanical Engineering experts with a PhD (or candidacy) to train and evaluate AI models. You will narrate your approach to solving complex problems, screen-record your reasoning, and assess AI responses for accuracy and depth.

Paid tasks typically pay up to $150/hr and can be completed from home. Ideal candidates have strong technical expertise, a keen eye for detail, and are comfortable sharing their reasoning aloud.