AI Evaluation Specialist

Up to $17/hr

Depending on the project

Bachelor's

,

Master's

,

Ph.D's

,

Postdocs

Remote

Part-time

Flexible hours

About Handshake AI

About Handshake AI

Overview
Handshake is seeking motivated Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degree holders and/or students residing in the United States to contribute to AI research initiatives in collaboration with top AI labs.  As part of this program, you’ll apply your academic knowledge to help improve the performance of Large Language Models (LLMs) within specific fields and topics. All disciplines and majors are welcome to apply.

Details

  • Work remotely and independently on short-term AI training projects, with no minimum commitment to hours.

  • No specific expertise required, just attention to detail. We’ll provide a brief training, and you’ll take a single assessment before starting.

  • Learn how frontier AI labs are training their models while getting paid.

  • Shape the future of AI while building skills and confidence to navigate an AI-driven job market.

  • Successful experience leads to eligibility for more projects in the future.

What We're Looking For

  • Must be based in the US and have US work authorization

  • Currently pursing or have completed a Bachelor's degree or higher (in-progress degrees are accepted) at an institution in the United States, Canada, Australia, or the United Kingdom

  • Native-level English fluency and strong written communication

  • Attention to detail and ability to accurately follow detailed written instructions

  • Candidates who are comfortable working independently in a remote, asynchronous environment alongside leading AI research labs

  • Critical thinkers who are eager to apply their knowledge and reasoning skills to challenge and evaluate today's most advanced AI systems

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