Featuredmicro1AI TrainerScience & Research

PhD & Academic Expert

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Pay

$245-250/hour

Location

Remote

Difficulty

Medium

Posted

1 week ago (Aug 27, 2026)

Required Skills

Research Academic Writing Critical Analysis Data Analysis Technical Writing Peer Review Research Methodology Software Engineering STEM AI Training

About This Role

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

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