STEM Expert in Physics Chemistry Mathematics and Biology
Use your STEM expertise to support analytical, modeling, and problem-solving work that helps train AI. This fully remote independent contractor role pays $75 per hour and offers flexible scheduling for qualified students, graduates, and professionals.
Generative AI & RLHF
100% Remote Hourly · $75/hr
$75/hr
Compensation
Worldwide
Eligibility
Entry
Experience
Sep 9, 2026
Posted
Open worldwide
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Fully remote independent contractor engagement
Work with scientific and quantitative reasoning tasks
About AI Training Work
AI training is the human side of building artificial intelligence. People with subject-matter expertise help prepare, evaluate, and improve examples used by modern AI systems by answering questions, generating text, reviewing outputs, and applying careful reasoning.
This work can be a flexible way to contribute to technology while using skills developed through academic study, research, internships, or professional experience.
Evaluate AI-generated answers and reasoning
Answer scientific and quantitative questions
Generate clear text and solutions for training data
Apply structured analysis to open-ended problems
The Role
OpenTrain AI is seeking STEM Experts with a strong foundation in physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, or another STEM discipline. You will support a range of analytical, modeling, and problem-solving tasks involving scientific concepts and quantitative reasoning.
The role is open to current students, graduates, and professionals. Projects are expected to run for 6 or more months, although individual projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on project needs and performance.
Pay: $75 USD per hour
Expected project duration: 6+ months
Engagement type: Independent contractor
Schedule: Complete work on your own schedule
Location: Worldwide and fully remote
Primary working language: English
What You'll Do
Your assignments may involve open-ended or interdisciplinary problems and require you to communicate solutions clearly and concisely. The exact mix of work may vary across analytical, modeling, question-answering, evaluation, and text-generation tasks.
Analyze problems using structured reasoning
Apply scientific concepts and quantitative methods
Support modeling or data analysis when applicable
Evaluate answers and written responses
Generate clear, accurate text and solutions
Work independently while delivering high-quality outputs
Requirements
Applicants should have a strong foundation in at least one of the following areas: physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, or another STEM discipline. A bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in a STEM field is preferred, as is current enrollment in a STEM program.
At least one year of relevant experience is required. Qualifying experience may come from academic work, research, internships, or industry. Contributors must be comfortable working in English and demonstrate fluent English proficiency.
Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in a STEM field, or current STEM enrollment
At least 1 year of relevant academic, research, internship, or industry experience
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities
Familiarity with modeling, quantitative methods, or data analysis when applicable
Clear and concise written communication
Ability to work independently
Fluent English proficiency
Who Should Apply
This opportunity may suit STEM students, recent graduates, researchers, and professionals who enjoy applying scientific knowledge to unfamiliar or interdisciplinary questions. You should be comfortable reasoning carefully, explaining your approach, and producing reliable work without constant supervision.
Physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology specialists
STEM students seeking flexible remote project work
Graduates and professionals with relevant analytical experience
Candidates interested in helping improve AI systems through expert evaluation
Contract and Payment Terms
You will be engaged as an independent contractor. Payments are made weekly through Stripe or Wise based on services rendered. Work at OpenTrain will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
OpenTrain AI is unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time. OpenTrain considers all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provides reasonable accommodations upon request.
Weekly payments through Stripe or Wise
Payment based on services rendered
No access to employer, client, or institutional confidential information
H1-B and STEM OPT candidates cannot be supported
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request
How to Apply Through OpenTrain
Create a free OpenTrain account and apply in minutes. Your application should reflect your STEM background, relevant experience, analytical strengths, and English proficiency so the project team can assess your fit for scientific AI-training work.
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Highlight your STEM discipline and relevant experience
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