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PhD & Academic Expert

Listed pay: $245to 280 / hr

What the posting lists, in US dollars an hour.

100 openings on this one role.

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Remote, anywhere
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Contract
Posted
· 2 weeks ago

Skills the posting asks for

  • Research
  • Academic Writing
  • Critical Analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • Technical Writing
  • Peer Review
  • Research Methodology

What the work is

Role Title: PhD & Academic Expert


Role Type: Contractor


Location: Remote


About the Role micro1 is partnering with a leading AI lab to hire PhDs for projects that demand deep subject-matter expertise. Whether your field is technical (STEM) or humanities (English, literature, journalism), you'll apply research-grade rigor to evaluating and improving AI model reasoning.


Scope of Work

  1. Evaluate AI model responses in your field for accuracy, depth, and reasoning quality
  2. Create expert-level prompts, reference answers, and detailed critiques
  3. Apply academic rigor to identify subtle errors and shallow reasoning
  4. Help define expert-level performance standards for AI systems


Preferred Qualifications

  1. PhD from a top-ranked university in a technical field, English, literature, or journalism
  2. Based in an English-speaking country
  3. Excellent written English and the ability to explain complex ideas clearly

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  2. An AI interview, 20 to 40 minutes.
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  4. The work is paid by the hour, at the $245–280 this posting lists.
  5. Remote, with no country restriction on the posting.
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