AI training & evaluation
Statistical Modeling Researcher
Handshake AI
You'll draw on your deep expertise in statistical theory, methodology, and applied modeling to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand statistical research and…
- Work arrangement & location
- Remote · Location requirements need confirmation
Location and residence requirements
- Residence
- Conflicting requirements
- Residence
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- Degree filters: Bachelor's, Master's, Ph.Ds, Postdocs
- Hours
- 5–20 hours per week
Employer description and requirements
Overview
Handshake is looking for statistics and statistical modeling researchers to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your deep expertise in statistical theory, methodology, and applied modeling to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand statistical research and methodology.
This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside anything else you have going on.
Details
- This project involves using your research expertise and academic knowledge to create expert-level training data and evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance. No prior AI experience required.
- Fully remote with a flexible, asynchronous schedule and no minimum hour requirement; most contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when participating in an active project.
- Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available.
Qualifications
- PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Statistics, or a related field from a top 100 US university
- Research background in areas such as:
- Statistical Theory or Methodology
- Statistical Computation or Machine Learning
- Applied Statistics or Statistics Applications
- Familiarity with arxiv.org, particularly the Statistics repository (stat)
- Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and asynchronously with AI research teams.