PhD & Academic Expert

Contractor • Remote

About the Role

micro1 is partnering with a leading AI lab to hire PhDs for projects that demand deep subject-matter expertise. Whether your field is technical (STEM) or humanities (English, literature, journalism), you'll apply research-grade rigor to evaluating and improving AI model reasoning.

Scope of Work

• Evaluate AI model responses in your field for accuracy, depth, and reasoning quality
• Create expert-level prompts, reference answers, and detailed critiques
• Apply academic rigor to identify subtle errors and shallow reasoning
• Help define expert-level performance standards for AI systems

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD from a top-ranked university in a technical field, English, literature, or journalism
• Based in an English-speaking country
• Excellent written English and the ability to explain complex ideas clearly