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Psychology Research Expert

You will create realistic psychology and behavioral science scenarios used to test whether AI models reason responsibly about human behavior and research evidence. You will develop each scenario from study design through interpretation, write reference answers, and assess model…

Field
Mental health
Where
United States, Albania, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia +89 more
Hours
up to 10/week
Posted
4 days ago

Pay data for your profession: Psychology AI trainer jobs

How this pay compares

At $90/hr (the midpoint of $60 to $120), this role pays more than 65% of the 20 open mental health roles with a listed pay range, above the median of $88.

OpenTrain AI roles that closed since late October stayed listed a median of 31 days (122 roles). OpenTrain AI posted this one 4 days ago.

Computed from 2,746 open roles we track across Mercor, micro1, Handshake AI, Alignerr, Appen and OpenTrain AI, refreshed daily. Midpoints of listed ranges; “up to” ceilings are left out of medians.

What you would earn at this rate

Per week, before tax

$900

Per month, if the work is steady

$3,900

Tax
Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $986 a month for self-employment tax plus federal income tax at the 12% bracket (25%, before state tax). Outside the US, your own country's rules apply.

Assumes paid hours only; unpaid assessments, onboarding and gaps between projects lower the real figure. Full take-home calculator · Track what you actually earn

Open mental health roles on each platform

The same kind of work, priced on every platform we track, with the best-paid open role on each.

PlatformOpenMedianBest-paid open role
micro13$150/hr3 pricedGeorgian Speaking Psychiatrist$100-200/hr
OpenTrain AIthis role15$88/hrPsychiatrists$200/hr
Handshake AI4up to $80/hr4 pricedPsychiatrists AI TrainerUp to $200/hr

“Up to” rows list only ceilings, so their median is a maximum, not comparable with the range midpoints above them.

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The full listing

As posted on OpenTrain AI. See the original

The work

You will create realistic psychology and behavioral science scenarios used to test whether AI models reason responsibly about human behavior and research evidence. You will develop each scenario from study design through interpretation, write reference answers, and assess model responses.

Your evaluations will focus on whether claims are supported by the evidence and whether the reasoning accounts for research limits. You will also explain your judgments clearly so they can guide model improvement.

  • Create behavioral science scenarios covering study design, measurement, interpretation, and evidence.
  • Write reference answers using sound methodological reasoning.
  • Evaluate model outputs for construct validity, inference quality, replication awareness, and appropriate treatment of evidence.
  • Identify plausible-sounding claims that overstate what research supports.
  • Explain confounds, effect sizes, methodological limits, and research reasoning in a clear, teachable way.

What it pays and takes

This is ongoing, fully remote contractor work. You can adjust your workload from week to week, subject to the minimum weekly commitment.

  • Pay: $60 to $120 per hour, paid weekly through Stripe.
  • Time: At least 10 hours per week, with no maximum.
  • Work style: Fully remote and asynchronous.
  • Location: Open to candidates in the countries listed for this role.
  • Education: An advanced degree in psychology or a closely related behavioral science.
  • Experience: At least two years of research experience with human subjects or behavioral data.
  • Skills: Working knowledge of study design, measurement, and statistical inference.
  • Communication: Strong written English and the ability to explain methodological judgments clearly.
  • Relevant backgrounds include academic research, UX research, and applied behavioral science.
  • Engagement: Ongoing rather than a fixed-length project.

How it works

Apply on OpenTrain with your resume, then complete the application on the hiring site.

About AI training work

AI training work uses human-written examples and judgments to help improve how AI models respond. Psychology and behavioral science experts are valuable because they can assess whether model reasoning reflects sound methods, careful evidence use, and appropriate limits on conclusions.

From applying to your first payment on OpenTrain AI

  1. 1

    Create a profile

    Create a free OpenTrain profile with your domains, languages and hourly rate.

  2. 2

    Apply

    Apply to the listing. Some listings hire through OpenTrain; others send you to the hiring platform.

  3. 3

    Funded milestones

    The client funds each milestone before work starts.

  4. 4

    First payment

    OpenTrain pays out to your connected payout method when the client approves the milestone. It doesn't publish a fixed payout schedule.

Sources: OpenTrain: AI training careers, OpenTrain docs: invoicing and payouts

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Pay history

OpenTrain AI has listed this role at $60-120/hr since Nov 10, 2026 with no change.

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