Ai Tutor, Stem Specialist

Summary

Join Handshake as an AI Tutor - STEM Specialist and play a key role in enhancing AI capabilities by reviewing expert-annotated data using proprietary software. Your STEM expertise will directly impact AI model training, ensuring accuracy and innovation. This fully remote, full-time or part-time position requires analytical thinking, adaptability, and a passion for technology. You will utilize proprietary software, collaborate with technical teams, and apply your STEM knowledge to evaluate AI responses. The role offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits, including paid parental leave, comprehensive health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics, Biology, Chemistry or Math (either in progress or completed within the last 10 years)
• Proficiency in both informal and professional English writing
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to navigate various information sources
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Ability to make autonomous decisions based on limited data
• Passion for AI, innovation, and technology
• 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

Responsibilities

• Utilize proprietary software to provide accurate feedback to expert AI trainers
• Ensure high-quality data curation and contribute to the development of AI models
• Collaborate with technical teams to refine annotation tools and methodologies
• Apply expertise in STEM to evaluate AI-generated and human responses
• Interpret, analyze, and review tasks based on evolving instructions

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company
• 16 Weeks of paid parental leave for birth giving parents & 10 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth giving parents
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision policies including LGTBQ+ Coverage. We also provide resources for Mental Health Assistance, Employee Assistance Programs and counseling support
• Handshake offers $500/£360 home office stipend for you to spend during your first 3 months to create a productive and comfortable workspace at home
• Generous learning & development opportunities and an annual $2,000/£1,500/€1,850 stipend for you to grow your skills and career
• Financial coaching through Origin to help you through your financial journey
• Monthly internet stipend and a brand new MacBook to allow you to do your best work
• Monthly commuter stipend for you to expense your travel to the office (for office-based employees)
• Free lunch provided twice a week across all offices
• Referral bonus to reward you when you bring great talent to Handshake
• 401k Match: Handshake offers a dollar-for-dollar match on 1% of deferred salary, up to a maximum of $1,200 per year
• All full-time US-based Handshakers are eligible for our flexible time off policy to get out and see the world. In addition, we offer 8 standardized holidays, and 2 additional days of flexible holiday time off. Lastly, we have a Winter #ShakeBreak, a one-week period of Collective Time Off
• Family support: We partner with Milk Stork to provide comprehensive 100% employer-sponsored lactation support to traveling parents and guardians. Parental leave coaching and support provided by Parentaly
• Pension Scheme: Handshake will provide you with a workplace pension, where you will make contributions based on 5% of your salary. Handshake will pay the equivalent of 3% towards your pension plan, subject to qualifying earnings limits
• Up to 25 days of vacation to encourage people to reset, recharge, and refresh, in addition to 8 bank holidays throughout the year
• Regular offsites each year to bring the team together + opportunity to travel to our HQ in San Francisco
• Discounts across various high street retailers, cinemas and other social activities exclusively for Handshake UK employees
• 25 days of annual leave + 5 days of a winter #ShakeBreak, a one-week period of Collective Time Off across the company
• Regular offsites each year to bring the team together + opportunity to travel to our HQ in San Francisco once a year
• Urban sports club membership offering access to a diverse network of fitness and wellness facilities
• Discounts across various high street retailers, cinemas and other social activities exclusively for Handshake Germany employees