Senior Freelance Data Scientist

Aligned Labs
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2 weeks ago
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Looking for 15 talented PhD Data Scientists for part-time REMOTE work supporting AI research. Projects start at $50-70 USD / hour.


Do you have a PhD in Data Science or Statistics and 3+ years of senior-level experience at a highly reputable company or government organization? Are you looking to supplement your income with high-paying, fully-remote freelance projects at the world's top AI research and frontier model companies?


Join our talented community of data science experts supporting the world's leading AI companies, and be competitively compensated for your hard-earned skills and insights. Data science projects start at $50 to $70 USD / hour for newly approved experts and scale upwards of $150 USD / hour for our highest performing experts.


Visit Aligned Lab to apply: https://www.alignedhq.ai/expert-domains/all


About Aligned

At Aligned, we have built a platform that connects the world’s most talented professionals to freelance projects at AI companies in need of their expertise. From doctors and scientists to engineers and business professionals, the Aligned community comprises the top 10% of experts and freelancers in every domain.


Unlike low-skill freelance work on traditional consulting platforms, our community of experts set their own pay and are exclusively matched to the top-paying projects at the world's leading AI research companies.


How it Works

  • Sign up at https://www.alignedhq.ai/expert-domains/all and complete the process to verify your identity and experience.
  • Once approved as an expert on our platform, you will become immediately eligible to be assigned to AI projects that match your desired pay rate.
  • While the work is highly varied, projects will typically involve creating complex real-world problems in your field from scratch, reviewing AI-generated content, and explaining complicated concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Projects are paid hourly and start at $50-$70 USD / hour for newly approved experts. You will be paid bi-weekly.


Minimum Qualifications

  • You are a native or fluent English speaker and can confidently write at the university level.
  • You have a PhD in Data Science, Statistics, or related field from a reputable university. Candidates with an MS degree from a tier 1 university are also eligible.
  • You have a minimum of 3 years of senior-level data science or statistics experience at a highly regarded organization.
  • You have proven experience applying data science and/or advanced statistical methods to real-world problems with measurable impact.
  • You possess exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to explain complex concepts clearly to both expert and non-expert audiences.


Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation.Set your own rates and work on your own terms.
  • Flexible Remote Projects.All jobs are fully remote with flexible hours.
  • No-Stress Matching.No need to search for jobs or promote yourself. We do the work.
  • Expert Community.Gain access to a network of like-minded experts and professionals.
  • Impact on the Future of AI.Regularly contribute to unreleased AI projects at the world's top AI research companies.


Join the Aligned community of global professionals and domain experts powering the technology of tomorrow! Learn more and apply here: https://www.alignedhq.ai/expert-domains/all

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