STEM Fellow - Human Frontier Collective (US)

Scale AI; United States; On-site; USD 110,208 - 165,312; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

Opportunity for professional development

Potential for extended collaboration

Job summary

A leading AI technology company is seeking an HFC Fellow for a fully remote 6-month contract. The role involves developing complex problem sets, evaluating AI models, and contributing to research publications. Ideal candidates will have advanced degrees in STEM fields, analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset. This position offers competitive hourly compensation of $80-120 and opportunities for career growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Must possess a strong educational background in mathematics, engineering, computer science, or cognitive sciences.
• Experience with AI model evaluation and research publications is preferred.
• Candidates should be collaborative and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Develop domain-specific problem sets for AI models.
• Critically assess AI model outputs and provide feedback.
• Co-author technical reports and research publications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Experience in creating problem sets

Interest in applied AI research

Education

Advanced graduate degree in STEM

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: This is a fully remote, contract opportunity with an estimated duration of 6 months. We welcome international applicants, including those based in the EU, UK, Canada, Australia, and other eligible locations.

About the Program

The Human Frontier Collective (HFC) at Scale AI engages talented researchers, analysts, PhDs, and postdocs to support advanced generative AI research. As an HFC Fellow, you'll be instrumental in driving AI advancements tailored to customer objectives by leveraging your domain knowledge to create and evaluate complex problem sets.

What You'll Do

• Develop and Critique Complex Problem Sets: Craft challenging, domain-specific problems and datasets designed to rigorously test AI models, and provide expert evaluations to enhance model accuracy and robustness.
• Model Response Evaluations: Review and critically assess AI model outputs, delivering insightful feedback that directly improves model performance.
• Contribute to Research Publications: Opportunity to co-author technical reports and research papers, expanding your academic visibility and professional recognition.

Who Should Apply

• Educational Background: Advanced graduate students, PhDs, postdocs, or professionals with domain knowledge in mathematics, engineering, computer science, cognitive sciences, or related STEM fields.
• Technical Competence: Proven analytical skills, experience in creating challenging problem sets, and enthusiasm for applied AI research.
• Professional Mindset: Collaborative, detail-oriented, self-motivated individuals interested in applied AI research.

Why Join the HFC?

• Direct Impact: Your expertise will directly influence the advancement of generative AI research.
• Professional Development: Expand your research experience and contribute meaningfully to impactful projects.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn attractive hourly compensation ($80-120/hour) aligned with your expertise.
• Career Opportunities: Gain experience and build relationships that may lead to extended collaboration or future opportunities at Scale AI.

How to Apply

Submit your CV along with relevant experience or research highlights. Selected candidates will undergo an interview process assessing domain expertise and analytical capabilities.

Advance the Frontiers of Generative AI Join the Human Frontier Collective as an HFC Fellow and contribute your expertise to meaningful AI research and practical industry challenges.

PLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.

About Us:

At Scale, we believe that the transition from traditional software to AI is one of the most important shifts of our time. Our mission is to make that happen faster across every industry, and our team is transforming how organizations build and deploy AI. Our products power the world's most advanced LLMs, generative models, and computer vision models. We are trusted by generative AI companies such as OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft, government agencies like the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, and enterprises including GM and Accenture. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.

We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status.

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