Mechanical Engineering Experts - PhD - AI Training - Germany

Mechanical Engineering Experts – PhD – AI Training

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Role Overview

We're looking for Mechanical Engineering experts to train and evaluate cutting‑edge AI models. For this project we seek PhD holders comfortable narrating their approach to solving complex problems.

Researchers pay up to $150/hr per AI task completed. You'll be prepared to complete paid tasks that require one hour of uninterrupted work, though many are shorter.

Responsibilities

• Working through complex problems and tasks while narrating your reasoning process out loud
• Screen‑recording your approach to problems and tasks
• Reviewing and evaluating AI‑generated responses to technical problems, rating them for accuracy, depth, and reasoning quality
• Comparing multiple model answers and selecting/justifying the best response
• Writing improved exemplars, rationales, or structured feedback when models fall short

Qualifications

• PhD (or PhD candidacy) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong subject‑matter expertise and ability to work through complex, technical problems
• Experience with or a strong interest in AI and machine learning is a bonus
• Willingness to narrate your thinking out loud
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable, fast internet connection and access to a computer
• PayPal account to receive payments from our clients

Benefits

Competitive pay rates, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home.

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