Linguistics Expert

Opportunity Overview Handshake is looking for experienced linguists and computational linguists to support AI research through flexible, part-time contract work. This is not a traditional job — you'll draw on your hands-on experience in linguistic analysis, corpus methods, or computational/NLP tooling to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI reason like a practicing linguist. This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside your current role. What You'll Do Use your domain expertise to create expert-level linguistics problems and scenarios grounded in real analytical, corpus, and computational workflowsReview and evaluate AI-generated responses for technical accuracy, analytical rigor, and alignment with how the work is actually doneProvide structured written feedback to help improve AI model performanceComplete tasks at your own pace with no set schedule or minimum hour requirement Qualifications Ideal candidates meet all three of the following: Research experience — publications and demonstrated expertise in a language or linguistic phenomenon that AI models handle poorlyDegree — PhD or MS in Linguistics or Computational LinguisticsSub-domain depth — demonstrated expertise in one of the following areas:Morphology, syntax, or phonology, including formal grammarsCorpus methods and low-resource languagesPhonetics (Praat, IPA) and computational/NLP tooling Candidates who meet at least 2 of the 3 qualifications above are also encouraged to apply. Additional Qualifications (not Required, But Strengthen Your Application) Proficiency with computational/NLP tooling and corpus analysis softwareExperience working with low-resource or typologically diverse languages Required For All Applicants Must have US work authorizationStrong written communication and attention to detailAbility to explain complex linguistic concepts clearlyAbility to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment #HandshakeAI