Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Location: Remote

Engagement Type: Hourly Contract (Part-Time)

Compensation: $60–$90/hour

About the Opportunity

This opportunity is for STEM PhD researchers and postdoctoral scientists interested in contributing to advanced AI research and evaluation projects. The role involves applying deep subject-matter expertise to develop research-level problems, technical analyses, and high-quality reference solutions that improve the reasoning, accuracy, and scientific depth of next-generation AI systems.

You will leverage your academic and research experience to evaluate complex scientific and engineering challenges while helping shape the future of AI.

Ideal Qualifications

• PhD in a STEM discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a closely related field.

• Strong academic and research background with experience solving complex, research-level problems.

• Demonstrated expertise within your area of specialization.

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to technical accuracy.

• Ability to work independently and manage research tasks in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, domain-specific problems based on your academic and research expertise.

• Create rigorous reference solutions, technical analyses, and detailed explanations for complex scientific and engineering problems.

• Review and evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy, reasoning, completeness, and technical quality.

• Identify errors, gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities to improve AI-generated outputs.

• Collaborate with AI researchers and subject-matter experts to refine technical content and evaluation standards.

• Contribute high-quality research data that improves the reasoning, accuracy, and problem-solving capabilities of advanced AI models.

Project Details

• Start Date: Immediate, with rolling applications.

• Duration: 1–2 months, with potential for extension.

• Commitment: 10–20 hours per week, with flexibility to work up to 40 hours per week.

• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation of $65–$100/hour.

• Weekly payments.

• Independent contractor engagement.

Application Process

  1. Easy Apply on LinkedIn.
  2. Check Email for Next Steps.
  3. Participate in Resume Evaluation & Interview Stage.

Job Details

Company
Synthires
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / Remote Options
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