Researcher (Remote | $60–$120/hr)

Synthires; California; Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Fast onboarding

Job summary

Synthires is seeking a STEM Expert (MSc./PhD) for remote, worldwide collaboration. This part-time contractor role (~15 hours/week) offers an hourly rate of $60–$120 and immediate onboarding.

You will tackle complex problems, review AI outputs, and contribute to rigorous scientific workflow validation using Python and related tools. Ideal candidates have deep expertise in at least one STEM field, strong problem-solving abilities, and experience with coding agents in technical tasks.

Qualifications

• Requires MSc or PhD in a STEM field.
• Strong Python skills for calculations and validation.
• Experience with coding agents in technical workflows.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex scientific, mathematical, and technical problems in your specialty.
• Review AI-generated solutions for accuracy and validity.
• Identify incorrect assumptions, reasoning errors, and missed constraints.
• Use Python or other languages for calculations, simulations, and validation.
• Provide rigorous, technically accurate solutions and feedback.

Skills

STEM expertise

Python proficiency

Problem solving

Coding agents

Education

MSc/PhD in STEM

Tools

NumPy

SciPy

pandas

SymPy

Jupyter

Job description

STEM Expert (MSc./PhD) (Remote | $60–$120/hr)

Position: STEM Expert (MSc./PhD)

Type: Contractor (Part-Time, approximately 15 hours/week)

Compensation: $60–$120/hour

Location: Remote (Worldwide)

About the Opportunity

This opportunity is for STEM and scientific-domain experts to contribute to AI training through technical problem-solving, scientific reasoning, data analysis, and Python-based workflows. Candidates need deep expertise in at least one relevant scientific or quantitative field; expertise across all STEM disciplines is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Solve complex scientific, mathematical, and technical problems within your area of expertise.
• Review AI-generated solutions for scientific, mathematical, and factual accuracy.
• Identify incorrect assumptions, reasoning errors, and overlooked constraints.
• Use Python or other programming languages for calculations, simulations, and validation.
• Provide rigorous, technically accurate solutions and feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Strong expertise in at least one STEM field, such as chemistry, biology, mathematics, physics, geoscience, environmental science, or robotics.
• Practical proficiency in Python or another programming language.
• Strong scientific, mathematical, or quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Experience using coding agents in technical workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with scientific tools such as NumPy, SciPy, pandas, SymPy, Jupyter, or relevant domain-specific libraries.
• Relevant expertise gained through academic research, industry, teaching, engineering, or independent technical work.

Compensation

• $60–$120/hour, with output-based payment for tasks meeting project specifications.
• Approximately 15 hours per week with a flexible schedule.
• Immediate availability preferred; first task expected within 24–48 hours after onboarding.