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Postdoctoral Research ScientistDataAnnotation • WorkFromHome, Canterbury, New Zealand
Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Postdoctoral Research Scientist

DataAnnotation • WorkFromHome, Canterbury, New Zealand
30+ days ago
Job description

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join our team to train AI models. You will measure the progress of these AI chatbots, evaluate their logic, and solve problems to improve the quality of each model.

You will need to hold an expert understanding of physics - a completed or in progress Masters / PhD is preferred but not required. Other related fields include, but are not limited to : Astrophysics, Biophysics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics.

Benefits

  • This is a full-time or part-time REMOTE position
  • You'll be able to choose which projects you want to work on
  • You can work on your own schedule
  • Projects are paid hourly starting at $40+ USD per hour, with bonuses on high-quality and high-volume work

Responsibilities

  • Give AI chatbots diverse and complex physics problems and evaluate their outputs
  • Evaluate the quality produced by AI models for correctness and performance
  • Qualifications

  • Fluency in English (native or bilingual level)
  • Detail-oriented
  • Proficient in mathematics, inductive / deductive reasoning, physical / temporal / spatial reasoning
  • A current, in progress, or completed PhD is required
  • Notes

    Payment is made via PayPal. We will never ask for any money from you. PayPal will handle any currency conversions from USD. Only applicants in New Zealand will be considered for this role. This is an independent contract position.

    We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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