About the role

Role Overview

Handshake is seeking AI & Machine Learning researchers to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. You will use your academic and research expertise to evaluate AI-generated responses and provide feedback that helps improve AI understanding of cutting-edge CS and AI/ML research methods.

What You’ll Do

Create expert-level training data using your research background
Evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance
Provide detailed feedback to support improved AI performance on CS/AI research topics

Qualifications

PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field from a top 100 US university
Research background in one or more areas such as:
- Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Vision and/or Natural Language Processing
- Neural and Evolutionary Computing
- Robotics, Systems and Control, or Multiagent Systems
Familiarity with arXiv (arxiv.org), especially the Computer Science (cs) repository
Strong written communication, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and asynchronously with AI research teams

Scheduling & Logistics

Fully remote
Flexible, asynchronous schedule with no minimum hours
Most active contributors work approximately 5–20 hours/week
Placement depends on current project needs; future opportunities may be available

About Handshake

Handshake is offering flexible, project-based AI research work focused on evaluating AI-generated content. The opportunity emphasizes research expertise to create high-quality training data and improve AI systems’ understanding of advanced CS and AI/ML methodologies. This is an ongoing, remote, hourly-contracted collaboration model.

AI & Machine Learning Researcher

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