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STEM Professor AI Training Evaluator

You will create expert-level training data and review large language model responses in your scientific or technical field. The work covers Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Engineering and is project-based, with projects available throughout the year as they open.

Field
Teaching
Where
United States
Commitment
part time
Hours
up to 20/week
Posted
6 days ago

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How this pay compares

The title points to rating and reviewing ai output: judging a model's answers or code against guidelines, such as which of two is better or whether one is correct and safe. What each kind of AI training work pays

At $150/hr, this role pays more than 97% of the 19 open teaching roles with a listed pay range, above the median of $55.

OpenTrain AI roles that closed since late October stayed listed a median of 31 days (122 roles). OpenTrain AI posted this one 6 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

Rate

$150/hr

Per week, before tax

$3,000

Per month, if the work is steady

$13,000

Tax
Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $3,287 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 teaching 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
OpenTrain AIthis role15$55/hrEducation Practitioner Learning & Assessment Specialist$90-130/hr
Handshake AI4up to $75/hr4 pricedSTEM ProfessorUp to $150/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

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The work

You will create expert-level training data and review large language model responses in your scientific or technical field. The work covers Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Engineering and is project-based, with projects available throughout the year as they open.

You will use your research background to judge whether AI responses are accurate, relevant, and conceptually sound. You will also turn complex knowledge into clear instructions and evaluation standards.

  • Write prompts grounded in your scientific or technical discipline.
  • Evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy, relevance, and conceptual understanding.
  • Research topics related to your expertise with assistance from AI.
  • Create clear task instructions and evaluation criteria.
  • Produce training data that reflects rigorous academic standards.

What it pays and takes

This is fully remote, asynchronous contractor work with flexible hours. The role is open to candidates in the United States and requires fluent English, strong written communication, and the ability to explain complex ideas clearly.

  • Pay: Up to $150 per hour.
  • Availability: 20 or more hours per week.
  • Schedule: Flexible and asynchronous.
  • Work status: Project-based contractor work available year-round as projects become available.
  • Location: Open to candidates in the United States.
  • Eligibility: Valid employment authorization is required.
  • Academic background: Current or emeritus assistant, associate, or full professor in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or Engineering.
  • Research record: More than five peer-reviewed publications, including at least one published in 2025 or 2026.
  • Impact record: An H-index greater than 20 and more than 2,000 total citations.
  • Communication: Strong written communication and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
  • AI evaluation: Confidence judging whether AI systems understand and explain important concepts in your field.

How it works

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

About AI training work

AI training is the human work behind systems that learn from examples, including writing prompts and reviewing model responses. OpenTrain helps people find these projects, build a profile, and start applications, while experienced contributors bring the subject knowledge needed to assess specialized AI output.

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 $150/hr since Nov 6, 2026 with no change.

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