PhD & Academic Expert

micro1
Sciences and research
Expert
Remote
Contract

$245 to $280/hIndicative range provided by micro1

Posted on August 27, 2026 · Applications until October 26, 2026

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This remote contractor position involves evaluating AI model responses and creating expert prompts with academic rigor. Candidates must hold a PhD from a top-ranked university and possess exceptional written English skills.

Description in English, as published by micro1.

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

Required skills

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

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micro1 is an AI data lab that hires remote experts to train and evaluate models. The original posting is on their site.

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