Science & Research
STEM Expert (MSc./PhD)
- Posted
- Location
- Global
- Openings
- 10
STEM Expert
Pay: $60–$120/hour
Location: Global, fully remote
Job Type: Contractor (~15 hours per week)
Schedule: Flexible—you choose the hours and days you work, including weekends if desired
We are looking for highly skilled STEM and scientific-domain experts to contribute to an AI training project involving technical problem-solving, scientific reasoning, data analysis, and Python.
The work involves solving, reviewing, and validating challenging problems within your area of expertise. A representative task may require analyzing a scientific or mathematical problem, developing a rigorous solution, using Python to perform calculations or simulations, and evaluating whether an AI-generated answer is technically correct.
This is a very coding heavy role. Candidates but have experience using coding agents in their workflow.
Candidates are not expected to be experts across every STEM discipline. We are looking for deep expertise in at least one of the following areas:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Earth Science / Geoscience / Environmental Science
- Robotics
Adjacent scientific or quantitative disciplines may also be considered where the candidate's expertise is directly relevant.
What You’ll Work On
- Solve complex scientific, mathematical, or technical problems within your domain of expertise.
- Review AI-generated solutions for factual, mathematical, and scientific correctness.
- Identify incorrect assumptions, reasoning errors, missing constraints, and subtle technical mistakes.
Required Qualifications
- Strong expertise in at least one relevant STEM or scientific domain.
- Practical proficiency with Python or other coding languages.
- Strong scientific, mathematical, or quantitative problem-solving ability.
Relevant Python tools may include NumPy, SciPy, pandas, SymPy, Jupyter, or domain-specific scientific libraries. No particular Python library is mandatory.
Expertise may come from academic research, industry, teaching, engineering, independent technical work, or other demonstrated experience. A specific degree or number of years of experience is not strictly required if you can demonstrate strong expertise in your field.
Process
- Apply to the role and complete the screening questions.
- Complete an AI interview of approximately 30 minutes.
- Complete the hiring manager review.
Compensation Structure
Compensation is output-based. Experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete each task may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow.
Minimum submission requirements apply.
Start Timeline & Availability
We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts who are ready to begin immediately. If selected, you will be expected to start your first task within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.
Skills
- Biology
This role at a glance
At $60–$120/hr, the STEM Expert (MSc./PhD) role comes to about $5,200–$10,400 a month for 20 hours a week, or $10,400–$20,800 a month full time — roughly $125,000–$250,000 over a full year. These are estimates before tax; contract roles are paid for the hours you work. It was posted 10 days ago. Science & Research roles listed on RemoteJobsOne have stayed open a median of 60 days before closing, counted over the 31 that have closed so far. 9 people applied to this role through RemoteJobsOne in the last 30 days.
20 hours a week
$5,200–$10,400
a month, before tax
Full time
$10,400–$20,800
a month at 40 hours a week
A full year
$125,000–$250,000
full time, 52 weeks
Open for
10 days
Science & Research roles here close after about 60 days, counted over 31 that have closed. Apply while it is open.
How this pay compares
This role pays $60–$120/hr. Across the 20 hourly science & research roles open on RemoteJobsOne right now, the median runs from $60 to $120 an hour, and published rates range from $30 to $400. Its top rate of $120 sits within the category's median range.
This role
$60–$120/hr
Science & Research median
$60–$120/hr · full spread $30 to $400
What these skills pay
Hourly pay across every open role on RemoteJobsOne that asks for the same skills as this one.
- Biology$60–$120/hr median
5 open roles · up to $120/hr
Questions about this role
How much does the STEM Expert (MSc./PhD) role pay?
It pays $60–$120/hr, which is about $10,400–$20,800 a month full time before tax. The rate is set by the employer and shown exactly as published.
Compare pay across remote rolesIs this STEM Expert (MSc./PhD) job fully remote?
Yes. It is listed as a fully remote role, with the posting naming Global. You work from home, on your own equipment.
Is it full-time, part-time or contract work?
The employer has not said.
What skills does the STEM Expert (MSc./PhD) role ask for?
The posting asks for Biology. Naming them clearly in your application helps.
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