Research Scientist Expert

STEM
Research Scientist Expert
Ethos
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Remote
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$70/hr
Listed
13d ago
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How Ethos hiring works
Your application is a 10-minute call.
Ethos's AI interviewer asks about your career, then matches you to projects like Research Scientist. Keep your CV open and cover these:
PhD with 3+ years of active research and a publication record
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PhD with 3+ years of active research and a publication record
Track record of conference presentations and research communication
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Track record of conference presentations and research communication
Expert-level PowerPoint and slide craftsmanship, with excellent written communication and attention
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Expert-level PowerPoint and slide craftsmanship, with excellent written communication and attention
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About this role
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About This Opportunity
We're working with a leading foundational AI lab to find experienced research scientists who can help train their latest language model on professional presentation and slide deck tasks.
We're looking for research scientists with 3+ years post-PhD presenting work at conferences and to funders to create, evaluate, and refine AI-generated presentations and slide decks across core workflows: conference presentation decks, research poster design, grant proposal figures, results communication slides, lab meeting presentations, and plain-language research summaries.

Compensation

$70/hour
Commitment:
Flexible, 5-20 hours per week (or more if desired)
Location:
Fully remote, work on your own schedule
Start date:
ASAP

Qualifications

PhD with 3+ years of active research and a publication record
Track record of conference presentations and research communication
Expert-level PowerPoint and slide craftsmanship, with excellent written communication and attention to detail
About Ethos
Ethos is a new expert network built by a McKinsey/SoftBank/DeepMind team and backed by world-leading investors like General Catalyst. We connect experts with investors and consultancies for paid expert calls, speaking engagements, and advisory opportunities.
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Why this role
AI labs pay $70/hr for a Research Scientist Expert because getting STEM nuance wrong in a training set is expensive to fix later. That's what this rate is pricing in.
Talent pool
We're light on STEM candidates
We've matched 65 people with a STEM background against 720 STEM listings we've tracked, so most go out without one. Set up a profile and we'll consider you for a role like this one.
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Common questions
Is Ethos regular AI training work like rating chatbot responses?
No. Ethos is an expert network, not a task queue. AI labs, investment funds, and Fortune 500s pay to access your specific domain knowledge (deal analysis, clinical reasoning, legal logic, financial modeling) through three formats: multi-week consulting engagements, 30-60 minute advisory calls, and targeted research surveys.
Do I need to keep applying for projects on Ethos?
No. Once your profile is live, Ethos's algorithm matches you to inbound opportunities based on your career history, so companies find you instead of you hunting for listings. Your Expert Score rises with each completed engagement and unlocks higher-value work over time. Ethos already works with 25+ private equity firms, hedge funds, and consultancies, so the deal flow behind this is real.
Do I need a PhD for academic-niche AI training roles?
For the top pay tiers, a PhD or current enrollment is usually expected. But the domain assessment is what decides it: if you can solve the problems, the degree becomes secondary.
Is academic-niche AI training a continuous job?
Usually not. Work runs in campaigns, like training a model specifically on quantum mechanics, that might last a few weeks. Treat it as a high-paying fellowship or grant rather than a permanent daily job.
What does STEM work look like for a Research Scientist Expert?
Tasks here are scoped to STEM, not generic labeling. As a Research Scientist Expert, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to STEM) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on STEM background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Expert is named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with this, expect the screening process to test for it directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $70/hr, an hourly rate. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Ethos's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.
Who built Ethos and is it legitimate?
Yes, it's legitimate and well-funded: Ethos raised $3.5M from General Catalyst and was co-founded by Daniel Mankowitz (Google DeepMind research scientist and lead author of AlphaDev) and James Lo (McKinsey, SoftBank Vision Fund). Over 17,000 experts have signed up, and it's actively working with 25+ PE firms, hedge funds, and consultancies. The referral link on this page is an affiliate link; it doesn't affect your pay or opportunities.