Research Evaluation Specialist (PhD or Masters / Researcher / Professor)

micro1; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking a Research Evaluation Specialist (PhD or Masters) to develop rigorous test material for evaluating advanced AI models. This remote, worldwide contractor role involves creating challenging Q&A and sourcing authoritative references to support answers and reasoning.

You will design questions with high precision, verify answers with primary sources, and iteratively increase task difficulty while maintaining accuracy. Strong written English and AI training experience are required.

Qualifications

• Must have Masters/PhD or equivalent research experience.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Excellent written English communication.
• Experience sourcing from authoritative references.
• Proven ability to work independently in remote engagements.
• Experience with AI training, data labeling, or model evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Create original, high-difficulty Q&A pairs at the cutting edge of your discipline.
• Source, verify, and document answers with primary sources and citations.
• Design questions demanding advanced reasoning and cross-source synthesis.
• Test questions against AI systems and iteratively increase complexity.
• Write each question and answer with high precision and clarity.
• Integrate reviewer feedback and uphold project guidelines and quality standards.

Skills

Academic research

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

English proficiency

Remote work

Question design

AI training / model evaluation

Education

Masters or PhD in relevant field

Active PhD candidacy or equivalent research experience

Job description

Role Title: Research Evaluation Specialist (PhD or Masters / Researcher)

Role Type: Contractor (~15 hs a week)

Location: Remote, worldwide

micro1 is engaging Research Evaluation Specialists (PhD or Masters / Researcher) to contribute expert insight in developing rigorous test material for advanced AI model evaluation as part of a customer's project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. Prior experience in AI is required while your domain knowledge brings high value.

Scope of Work

1. Create original, high-difficulty question-and-answer pairs at the cutting edge of your discipline to rigorously assess AI model capabilities.
2. Source, verify, and thoroughly document answers using primary sources and authoritative references, including clear citations and reasoning.
3. Design questions demanding advanced reasoning, methodological nuance, or synthesis across multiple sources, ensuring resistance to oversimplified or shortcut solutions.
4. Test questions against AI systems, identify items that are not sufficiently challenging, and iteratively increase complexity while maintaining accuracy.
5. Write each question and answer with high precision and clarity, eliminating ambiguity and supporting defensible responses.
6. Integrate reviewer feedback and consistently uphold all project guidelines and quality standards throughout your deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Masters or PhD completed, active candidacy, or equivalent research experience as a specialist, researcher, assistant professor or professor in your domain.
2. Demonstrated track record of scholarly research, in-depth subject matter expertise, and familiarity with primary literature.
3. Exceptional analytical thinking, close attention to detail, and strong written communication skills in English.
4. Experience sourcing and triangulating information from authoritative references.
5. Proven self-direction and reliability in delivering expert-level work independently within remote engagements.
6. Skill in composing challenging, original, and methodologically sound questions.
7. Prior experience in AI training, data labeling, or model evaluation is required.

Compensation Structure

Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.

Start Timeline & Availability

We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts ready to jump in right away. If selected, we expect you to start your first tasks within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.