Principal Research Scientist, Part-Time AI Research Evaluation - Remote (52 countries)
OpenTrain AIPrincipal Research Scientist, Part-Time AI Research Evaluation - Remote (52 countries)
OpenTrain AI is hiring for this role. This part-time research role evaluates computer-science and computational-physics research produced by AI models: set hard research questions, check proofs and simulations, compare results with the literature, and write concise notes on what holds up and where the model falls short.
What you'll do
- Frame foundational open problems and theoretical bounds for AI research evaluation
- Use high-performance computing for computational experiments and numerical analysis
- Check proofs and reproduce computations to assess research produced by AI models
- Summarize partial solutions in concise research memos, and note where models fail repeatedly
Why this is worth your time
- Apply research judgment to evaluate AI-generated research.
- Evaluate proofs, simulations, algorithms and reproducible experiments.
- Work remotely on part-time research evaluation work.
- Part-time work with a flexible schedule.
Who this is for
- Bring seven to ten or more years of active research across computer science, mathematical physics, or computational physics.
- Demonstrate a substantial scholarly record, with recent publications in respected venues.
- Use algorithms, simulation, numerical analysis, or high-performance computing in practice.
- Professional fluency in English.
- Be prepared to scrutinize technically rigorous work outside your immediate specialty.
- Evidence of standing in the field may include major prizes, society fellowships, or invited or plenary presentations at leading scholarly events.
- Examples of impact include solving named open problems or introducing ideas that peers have adopted.
Pay and details
- $100–$400 per hour, paid hourly as an independent contractor.
- Flexible schedule; fully remote.
- Available in: Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Peru, the Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
How to apply
1. Apply on OpenTrain (about two minutes): https://www.opentrain.ai/jobs/principal-research-scientist-computer-science-computational-physics--cmv6vfhm9000e06l23lq7ad0d/?ch=qajobsboard&sub=qajobsboard-cmv6vfhm9-us-2026-11
2. Complete the application on the hiring platform.
3. If shortlisted, take a short AI interview soon after you are invited.
Technical roles include a coding challenge.
Ready to apply your research judgment to evaluating AI-generated research?
About OpenTrain AI
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