Remote STEM Expert — AI Research & Domain Evaluation

Join ZR Talent Group's remote specialist network as a Remote STEM Expert — AI Research & Domain Evaluation earning $80 - $150/hour. Working asynchronously from anywhere in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, or South Africa, you will apply your practical background in Biology to benchmark frontier artificial intelligence models, identify failure modes, and elevate domain-specific accuracy.

Prior experience building machine learning systems is not required—our research partners value authentic practitioner judgment, domain rigor, and clear analytical writing.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Chemistry
• Biology
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Earth Science / Geoscience / Environmental Science
• Robotics
• Solve complex scientific, mathematical, or technical problems within your domain of expertise.
• Review model-generated solutions for factual, mathematical, and scientific correctness.
• Identify incorrect assumptions, reasoning errors, missing constraints, and subtle technical mistakes.
• Develop clear and reproducible reference solutions.
• Use Python for scientific computation, data analysis, simulations, or solution validation.
• Interpret equations, experimental results, datasets, technical diagrams, or scientific literature where relevant.
• Perform sanity checks and validate numerical or analytical results.
• Compare alternative solution approaches and determine whether conclusions are supported by the evidence.
• Clearly explain technical reasoning and corrections.

Required Qualifications & Technical Criteria

• Strong expertise in at least one relevant STEM or scientific domain.
• Practical proficiency with Python.
• Strong scientific, mathematical, or quantitative problem-solving ability.
• Ability to reason carefully about assumptions, constraints, edge cases, and sources of error.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts and solutions clearly.
• Experience validating, reviewing, or troubleshooting technical work.
• Relevant Python tools may include NumPy, SciPy, pandas, SymPy, Jupyter, or domain-specific scientific libraries. No particular Python library is mandatory.
• Expertise may come from academic research, industry, teaching, engineering, independent technical work, or other demonstrated experience. A specific degree or number of years of experience is not strictly required if you can demonstrate strong expertise in your field.
• Process
• Apply to the role and complete the screening questions.
• Complete an AI interview of approximately 30 minutes.
• Complete the hiring manager review.
• Compensation Structure
• Compensation is output-based. Experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete each task may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow.
• Minimum submission requirements apply.
• Start Timeline & Availability
• We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts who are ready to begin immediately. If selected, you will be expected to start your first task within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.

Compensation, Remote Eligibility & Schedule

• Compensation Band: $80 - $150/hour
• Work Model: 100% Remote / Work From Home with flexible asynchronous scheduling
• Eligible Remote Locations: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Current Openings: 10 active specialist positions
• Hiring Organization: ZR Talent Group
• Core Skills & Technologies: Biology