Your impact

As an AI Tutor specializing in the Life and Natural Sciences, you will help shape the next generation of AI systems by evaluating expert-labeled data using proprietary tools. Your domain expertise in biology, neuroscience, or related fields will ensure scientific accuracy and quality in AI training. This contract position supports cutting-edge innovation and is fully remote.

This is a contract remote position with variable time commitments. The services to be provided by the Contractor under this agreement are supplementary and not integral to the Handshake’s primary business operations. The Contractor’s services are distinct and separate from the core business activities of Handshake.

Your role

• Review and evaluate expert-labeled data with a focus on biological and life sciences.

• Provide structured feedback using proprietary software.

• Assess human and AI-generated scientific responses for relevance and accuracy.

• Collaborate with technical teams to improve tools and methodologies.

• Stay current with evolving guidelines and project instructions.

Your experience

• PhD (or ABD) in Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology, or a related discipline, completed within the last 10 years.

• Proficient in both technical and informal English writing.

• Strong research and critical analysis skills.

• Ability to make independent decisions with minimal instruction.

• Passionate about science, AI, and the future of research.

Bonus areas of expertise

• Research experience with published work in a reputable journal.

• Previous AI tutoring experience.

• Teaching experience (professor, teacher, or tutor).

• Experience in technical writing, journalism, or professional writing.

Additional Requirements

• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

• Ability to quickly adapt to new skills and evolving requirements.

• Personal device must support Windows 10 or macOS Big Sur 11.0 or later.

• Reliable access to a smartphone.

Location & Work Expectations

• Fully remote position.

• No visa sponsorship available.

• Not hiring in Wyoming or Illinois at this time.

Compensation range

• $55/hr – $100/hr

For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all U.S.-based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

About us

Handshake is building the future of human data for AI.

We partner directly with top AI labs to power large language model (LLM) training and evaluation with high-quality, expert-generated data. As AI models become more sophisticated, the demand for specialized human input continues to grow—and Handshake is uniquely positioned to meet it. We power career platforms at 92% of the top U.S. universities, giving us direct access to verified expert talent across a wide range of domains.

Our AI team is rapidly building a new generation of human data products—from expert annotation platforms to AI interviewers and seamless payout infrastructure—all designed to accelerate research and improve model performance.

We’ve assembled a world-class team from YC, Notion, Scale, Coinbase, Palantir, and more, and we’re working directly with many of the world’s leading AI research labs. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing team shaping the future of AI through better data, better tools, and better systems—for experts, by experts.

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