PhD & Academic Expert

Posted 27 Aug 2026

$245–280/hr

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Work

Remote · Contract

Eligibility

No stated location restriction

Field

Humanities

Skills

Academic ResearchAI Model EvaluationPrompt EngineeringAcademic WritingCritical AnalysisData AnalysisTechnical WritingPeer ReviewResearch MethodologyEnglish Language

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

  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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