Statistical Modeling Researcher

OpenTrain AI, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

OpenTrain AI, Inc. is seeking a Statistical Modeling Researcher for remote, contract work in the United States.

The role focuses on creating statistical training data and reviewing AI-generated research content, with emphasis on statistical theory, methodology, computation and machine learning. Requirements include a PhD in Statistics or related field from a top US university, strong research background, and excellent written communication in English.

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Statistics or related field from a top US university.
• Strong background in statistical theory and methodology with computational skills.
• Proven ability to explain technical judgments clearly in written form.
• Professional fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Create training data grounded in statistical research and methodology.
• Review AI-generated responses for accuracy, relevance and alignment with statistical concepts.
• Evaluate content across statistical theory, methodology, computation, machine learning and applied statistics.
• Write clear feedback to improve AI-generated research content.
• Work independently with AI research teams and communicate decisions clearly.

Skills

Statistical theory

Statistical methodology

Statistical computation

Machine learning

Applied statistics

ArXiv familiarity

Education

PhD in Statistics

PhD in Biostatistics

PhD in Applied Statistics

Job description

Create statistical training data and evaluate AI-generated research responses for accuracy, relevance, and technical quality. This remote US contract role offers up to $75 per hour and requires a PhD-level background in statistics.

Remote Hourly · $75/hr

$75/hr

Compensation

Contract, part-time

Engagement

Remote

Location

Posted

Open to applicants in

United States

The work

As a Statistical Modeling Researcher, you will help improve AI systems by creating expert training data and reviewing AI-generated research content. Your work will focus on statistical theory, methodology, computation, machine learning, and applied statistics.

You will work independently in an asynchronous setting, using your research judgment to assess technical content and explain your decisions clearly.

• Create training data grounded in statistical research and methodology.
• Review AI-generated responses for accuracy, relevance, and alignment with statistical concepts.
• Evaluate content across statistical theory, methodology, computation, machine learning, and applied statistics.
• Write clear feedback that helps improve AI-generated research content.
• Work carefully and independently with AI research teams.

What it pays and takes

This is ongoing, project-based contract work for researchers with advanced statistical expertise. Prior AI training experience is not required.

• Pay: Up to $75 per hour.
• Location: Open to candidates in the United States.
• Schedule: 20+ hours per week.
• Education: PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Statistics, or a related field from a top 100 US university.
• Research background: Experience in statistical theory or methodology, statistical computation or machine learning, or applied statistics and applications.
• Communication: Strong written communication and the ability to explain technical judgments clearly.
• Language: Professional fluency in English.
• Useful background: Familiarity with arXiv, especially its Statistics repository.

About AI training work

AI training is the human work behind artificial intelligence, including creating examples and reviewing model responses. People with specialized knowledge are needed to judge whether AI-generated content is accurate, useful, and well reasoned. OpenTrain helps people find these projects, build a profile, and apply in minutes.