Domain Contributor & AI Evaluation Specialist — Frontier AI Research & Benchmarking

Operating at the intersection of enterprise data governance and foundation model alignment, ZR Talent Group is conducting an executive search for a distinguished Domain Contributor & AI Evaluation Specialist — Frontier AI Research & Benchmarking ($30 - $60/hour). This institutional engagement tasks qualified domain authorities in Domain depth, Source verification, Reasoning clarity, Evaluation expertise with establishing empirical benchmark standards, auditing complex model reasoning chains, and validating multi-step autonomous workflows under strict enterprise evaluation criteria.

Operational Scope & Core Responsibilities

• Design nuanced, domain-specific tasks that probe AI model limits and surface reasoning flaws.
• Author questions and scenarios demanding deep subject knowledge, beyond general understanding.
• Assess AI-generated outputs, validating accuracy against authoritative, primary sources in your area of expertise.
• Document clear rationales for model shortcomings, specifying missed reasoning, source errors, or nuances.
• Apply detailed task guidelines and evaluation rubrics consistently to each submission.
• Submit completed deliverables independently on a rolling basis, meeting project requirements for written and verbal clarity.

Professional Background & Competencies

• Graduate-level research, experience at a Fortune 100 company, or professional fluency in a non-English language a plus.
• Proven hands-on experience with AI model training, annotation, RLHF, or evaluation.
• Deep expertise in a core domain: history, archival or library science, law (paralegal, legal academic, compliance), finance (equity research, PE/VC, forensic accounting), journalism, or technology/industry history.
• Advanced research skills with a track record of verifying complex claims against authoritative sources.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to articulate findings and feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to precisely follow detailed instructions and evaluation frameworks.
• Background in adversarial or “stomp the model” task design is advantageous.

Institutional Remuneration & Contract Specifications

• Compensation Rate: $30 - $60/hour (verified contractor remuneration)
• Work Arrangement: 100% Remote / Work From Home
• Eligible Remote Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Core Competencies: Domain depth, Source verification, Reasoning clarity, Evaluation expertise
• Hiring Lead: Nathaniel Cross (Principal AI Placement Director) at ZR Talent Group

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