Statistics Expert (Python) - Freelance AI Trainer

Mindrift; Michigan; Remote; USD 100,564; Part time

Job summary

A leading tech opportunity provider is seeking statisticians for part-time, project-based roles focusing on AI systems. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Statistics, 3+ years of mathematics experience, and strong Python skills. Contributors will engage in evaluating AI solutions and validating calculations, with a commitment of 10-20 hours per week. Compensation can reach up to $73 per hour based on experience and task complexity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional mathematics experience.
• Experience with Python for numerical validation.
• Stable internet connection.

Responsibilities

• Design statistics problems reflecting professional practice.
• Evaluate AI solutions for correctness and constraints.
• Validate calculations or simulations using Python.

Skills

Python proficiency

Strong written English (C1/C2)

Statistics knowledge

Education

Degree in Statistics or related fields

Job description

Overview

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.

What This Opportunity Involves

While each project involves unique tasks, contributors may:

• Design rigorous statistics problems reflecting professional practice;
• Evaluate AI solutions for correctness, assumptions, and constraints;
• Validate calculations or simulations using Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Statsmodels, and Scikit-learn);
• Improve AI reasoning to align with industry-standard logic;
• Apply structured scoring criteria to multi-step problems.

What We Look For

This opportunity is a good fit for statisticians with experience in Python open to part-time, non-permanent projects. Ideally, contributors will have:

• Degree in Statistics or related fields, e.g. Probability Theory, Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, etc.;
• 3+ years of professional mathematics experience;
• Strong written English (C1/C2);
• Strong Python proficiency for numerical validation;
• Stable internet connection.

Professional certifications (e.g., PStat, CAP, SAS Certifications) and experience in international or applied projects are an advantage.

How It Works

Apply → Pass qualification(s) → Join a project → Complete tasks → Get paid

Project time expectations

For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10-20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.

Compensation

On this project, contributors can earn up to $73 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution. Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.