Machine Learning PhD for AI Research

Machine Learning experts apply their research and theoretical knowledge to evaluate AI-generated content and provide technical feedback on model architectures, optimization, statistical learning, and technical problem solving. This role supports AI research through project-based, hourly contract work and can be performed alongside research, teaching, postdoctoral positions, or industry employment.

• Design rigorous, domain-relevant questions and evaluation prompts grounded in machine learning theory.
• Review AI-generated responses for accuracy, logical consistency, and technical soundness across topics such as optimization, generalization, and model behavior.
• Provide detailed feedback that helps improve AI systems understanding of model architectures, optimization theory, and statistical learning.
• Contribute asynchronously to projects, following project-specific instructions and quality standards.

• Doctoral students or graduates, including current PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers, in Machine Learning or closely related fields such as Statistics, Computer Science, or Artificial Intelligence.
• Strong background in machine learning theory, algorithmic analysis, and applied mathematics, including familiarity with optimization, probabilistic modeling, and statistical inference.
• No prior AI evaluation experience is required to participate.

• Engagement type, hourly contract work as an independent contractor.
• Part time, fully remote, with a flexible, asynchronous schedule.
• No minimum weekly hour requirement, most contributors work approximately 5 to 20 hours per week when active on a project.
• Placement on projects depends on current project needs, with the possibility of being considered for additional projects as they become available.

• Up to $75/hr (depending on the project).

• F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible to participate, subject to their school policies. Work with your Designated School Official to confirm eligibility.
• If your school requires enrollment in a CPT course for authorization, this type of project work may not satisfy that requirement.
• STEM OPT is not supported for this work.
• Refer to the help center article for more detail on supported work authorizations.

• Create a candidate account on the platform.
• Complete identity verification as required.
• Review available projects, join and complete project-specific onboarding for those that match your expertise.
• Begin contributing to project tasks and submit work for review to receive payment.