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AI training jobs for PhDs and researchers

Benchmarks for frontier models are now written by researchers, because only researchers can set problems at the edge of a field. These roles ask for a PhD, postdoc or faculty background, in science, medicine or the humanities, and pay for research-grade questions, answers and reviews.

What is an AI trainer, and what does the work involve?

Open roles
24
Median hourly rate
$89
Middle half of rates
$68–$90
Open worldwide
54%

Counts are recalculated from the roles open right now, whenever roles open or close. Newest role added .

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Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world…

$45–$90/hr

Engineering
Not specified · Location not specified
English C1

Job Summary: In this role, you’ll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world…

$45–$90/hr

Science & research
Remote · Worldwide
English C1
Expert level

Job Summary: In this role, you’ll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world…

$45–$90/hr

Engineering
Remote · Worldwide
English C1
Expert level

Job Summary: In this role, you’ll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world…

$45–$90/hr

Engineering
Remote · Worldwide
English C1
Expert level

You’ll need: PhD or PhD candidate in electrical, mechanical, chemical, industrial, or aerospace engineering

$80–$95/hr

Engineering
Not specified · Location not specified

You’ll need: Master’s or PhD in an engineering or physical science field, plus principal-level industry experience or a faculty appointment

$85–$185/hr

Engineering
Remote · Location not specified
Senior level

We are looking for highly skilled Machine Learning Experts to contribute to an AI training project involving model development, training and inference systems, numerical computing, performance optimization, and Python.

$60–$120/hr

AI & data
Remote · Worldwide
15 h/week

The hiring partner is seeking experienced Clinical Research and Survey Methodology Experts to support the development and refinement of physician-focused healthcare market research surveys.

$200/hr

Science & research
Remote · Worldwide
40 h/week

The hiring partner is looking for STEM researchers who hold or are currently pursuing an MSc or PhD to support a research project with a leading AI lab.

$50–$60/hr

AI & data
Remote · Location not specified
40 h/week

We are looking for a highly skilled Mechanical Engineering Expert to contribute to an AI training project involving engineering design, physical modeling, simulation, technical problem-solving, and Python.

$60–$120/hr

Engineering
Remote · Worldwide
15 h/week

We are looking for highly skilled STEM and scientific-domain experts to contribute to an AI training project involving technical problem-solving, scientific reasoning, data analysis, and Python.

$60–$120/hr

Other
Remote · Worldwide
15 h/week

Schedule: Flexible—you can choose the hours and days you work, including weekends if desired

$80–$120/hr

Other
Remote · Worldwide
15 h/week

The hiring partner is engaging experienced Hardware Engineers to contribute to AI training projects built around complex, real-world engineering problems.

$60–$120/hr

Other
Remote · Worldwide
15 h/week
Expert level

We are looking for highly skilled Machine Learning Experts to contribute to an AI training project involving model development, training and inference systems, numerical computing, performance optimization, and Python.

$60–$120/hr

AI & data
Remote · Worldwide
15 h/week
Senior level

Based in San Francisco, California, the hiring partner is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems.

Rate on request

Medicine
Remote · Location not specified
30 h/week

Based in San Francisco, California, the hiring partner is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems.

Rate on request

Science & research
Remote · Location not specified
20–40 h/week

Questions

How much do AI training jobs for PhD holders and academic researchers pay?

Of the 24 roles on this page open now, 18 publish an hourly rate. The median is $89 an hour, half of them pay between $68 and $90, and the highest pays $200. Every role shows its terms before you apply, and applying is free.

Can I do this work from anywhere?

13 of 24 are open worldwide. 11 do not say, so check the role's own terms before applying. With a profile, Tier1 checks each role's countries and languages against yours.

Do I need experience with AI?

No. These roles hire PhD holders and academic researchers for what they already know. Where a role needs a particular degree, licence, tool or language, its page says so.

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