Mathematics PhDs - AI Trainer
Role Overview
This role involves evaluating AI-generated content and providing feedback to enhance AI's understanding of mathematical reasoning, proof construction, and technical problem-solving. As an independent contractor, you'll work on a flexible, project-based basis, creating domain-relevant questions and reviewing responses for accuracy and rigor. The impact includes supporting AI research by leveraging deep mathematical expertise to improve AI capabilities in real-world mathematical applications.
Perks & Benefits
The job offers fully remote work with no location restrictions, requiring only a reliable internet connection and a desktop or laptop. It features a flexible, asynchronous schedule with no minimum hours, allowing contributors to work around 5-20 hours per week on active projects. As an ongoing, project-based opportunity, it provides the flexibility to balance with other commitments, though career growth is limited to contract-based projects without traditional advancement paths.
Full Job Description
Opportunity Overview
Handshake is looking for Mathematics PhDs to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional academic or industry research role. You'll draw on your mathematical expertise to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand mathematical reasoning, proof construction, and technical problem-solving.
This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside anything else you have going on.
Who This Is For
This is a good fit if you're a current or graduated Mathematics PhD with deep expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Pure or applied mathematics, analysis, algebra, or topology
Probability, statistics, or stochastic processes
Discrete mathematics, combinatorics, or number theory
Computational or numerical mathematics
Mathematical physics or mathematical biology
What You'll Do
You'll use your mathematical expertise to create domain-relevant questions and review AI-generated responses for accuracy, rigor, and relevance to real-world mathematical research and practice.
No prior AI or technical experience is required.
Qualifications
We're looking for people who have:
A current enrollment in or a completed PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field
Deep expertise in at least one area of mathematics at the doctoral level
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
The ability to work independently and follow written guidelines
Application Process
Create a Handshake account
Upload your resume and verify your identity
Get matched and onboarded into relevant projects
Start working and earning
Work Model and Project Details
Status: Independent contractor (not a full-time employee role)
Location: Fully remote; work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop computer
Schedule: Flexible and asynchronous, with no minimum hour requirement. Many contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when assigned to an active project
Duration: The Handshake AI program runs year-round, with projects opening periodically across different areas of expertise. Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available
Work Authorization
Must be currently residing in the United States.
F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility. If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school's requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. See our Help Center article for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.
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