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Research Evaluation Specialist (PhD or Masters / Researcher / Professor) at micro1
Researchers and academics write very hard original questions and verified answers to stress-test advanced AI models. Each item needs citations to primary sources, must resist shortcuts, and is tried on AI systems then made harder if too easy. Reviewer feedback is folded in throughout. The listing states that prior AI training, labeling or evaluation experience is required.
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What you would do
- Write original, very difficult question and answer pairs in your discipline
- Source and cite answers from primary sources and authoritative references
- Test questions on AI systems and raise difficulty where they are too easy
- Revise items using reviewer feedback and project guidelines
What the listing asks for
- Preferred: Master's or PhD, doctoral candidacy, or comparable research experience
- Preferred: scholarly research record and familiarity with primary literature
- Preferred: strong analytical thinking and written English
- Prior AI training, labeling or model evaluation work is required
- A weekly minimum of tasks applies; start within 24 to 48 hours of onboarding
Suits professionals who hold advanced research credentials, have prior model evaluation work behind them, and can write rigorous questions independently.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
Role Title: Research Evaluation Specialist (PhD or Masters / Researcher)
Role Type: Contractor (~15 hs a week)
Location: Remote, worldwide
micro1 is engaging Research Evaluation Specialists (PhD or Masters / Researcher) to contribute expert insight in developing rigorous test material for advanced AI model evaluation as part of a customer's project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. Prior experience in AI is required while your domain knowledge brings high value.
Scope of Work
- Create original, high-difficulty question-and-answer pairs at the cutting edge of your discipline to rigorously assess AI model capabilities.
- Source, verify, and thoroughly document answers using primary sources and authoritative references, including clear citations and reasoning.
- Design questions demanding advanced reasoning, methodological nuance, or synthesis across multiple sources, ensuring resistance to oversimplified or shortcut solutions.
- Test questions against AI systems, identify items that are not sufficiently challenging, and iteratively increase complexity while maintaining accuracy.
- Write each question and answer with high precision and clarity, eliminating ambiguity and supporting defensible responses.
- Integrate reviewer feedback and consistently uphold all project guidelines and quality standards throughout your deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters or PhD completed, active candidacy, or equivalent research experience as a specialist, researcher, assistant professor or professor in your domain.
- Demonstrated track record of scholarly research, in-depth subject matter expertise, and familiarity with primary literature.
- Exceptional analytical thinking, close attention to detail, and strong written communication skills in English.
- Experience sourcing and triangulating information from authoritative references.
- Proven self-direction and reliability in delivering expert-level work independently within remote engagements.
- Skill in composing challenging, original, and methodologically sound questions.
- Prior experience in AI training, data labeling, or model evaluation is required.
Compensation Structure
Compensation is output-based; experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete work may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply. Experts must submit a minimum of tasks per week.
Start Timeline & Availability
We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts ready to jump in right away. If selected, we expect you to start your first tasks within 24-48 hours of completing onboarding.
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Pay and terms
The listing does not state a rate for this role. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until it appears in your contract.
micro1 engages experts as contractors. Its help library says payments are made in USD twice a month and that contracts and payroll run through Deel. Payments cannot be processed until identity verification there is complete. Read our micro1 review for what workers say about project availability and support.
Before you apply
Science listings often ask for a master's degree or PhD in the field. Have your degree, field and publication or research background ready to describe.
Applying starts with an AI interview, then certification, then matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project, so treat this as flexible work and not as a job offer. The how to become an AI trainer guide walks through each step.
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People also ask
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What jobs can you get as a researcher?
This page does not survey researcher careers. It covers one micro1 option: remote contractor work at about 15 hours a week, writing hard original questions with sourced answers to test advanced AI models. The listing states that prior AI training, data labeling or model evaluation experience is required. Other employers offer different work not covered here.
How much does the Research Evaluation Specialist (PhD or Masters / Researcher / Professor) role at micro1 pay?
The listing does not state a rate for this role, so we cannot give a figure. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role. Ask during onboarding, and read the contract before you accept work.
Is the Research Evaluation Specialist (PhD or Masters / Researcher / Professor) role remote?
Yes. The listing describes it as remote work. On where you can be based, it says: remote, worldwide. Read the eligibility line on the listing before you apply.
How do I apply for the Research Evaluation Specialist (PhD or Masters / Researcher / Professor) role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
We read micro1's public listing on October 29, 2026. Roles close without notice, so confirm on the listing itself. If it has closed, the other science and research roles on this site are linked below.
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Sources and method
- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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