Data Scientist

Crossing Hurdles is a recruitment firm. We refer top candidates to our partners working with the world’s leading AI research labs to help build and train cutting-edge AI models. Position: Data Science Expert Type: Hourly Contract Compensation: $70–$100/hour (based on experience, with potential bonus incentives) Location: Remote Duration: 5–6 weeks (with possible extension) Commitment: ~20 hrs/week (flexible, part-time) Role Responsibilities (Training support will be provided) • Evaluate AI-generated data analysis outputs for accuracy, completeness, and statistical rigor. • Perform statistical analysis, exploratory data analysis, and modeling to validate AI performance on structured and unstructured datasets. • Design prompts and develop detailed evaluation rubrics for fine-grained reward modeling. • Generate gold-standard responses including Python-based visualizations, explanatory reports, and executable code (Jupyter notebooks). • Translate data scientist reasoning and decision-making into structured, gradable criteria for AI agents. • Collaborate asynchronously with AI research teams to refine evaluation frameworks and improve AI model performance. Requirements / Ideal Qualifications • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Data Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related field. • Strong professional experience in a data science role. • Strong proficiency with Python and data science libraries (e.g., pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, matplotlib, seaborn). • Solid understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization. • Ability to identify patterns, trends, and associations in large datasets and present insights clearly. • Strong written communication skills with the ability to document and explain data-driven reasoning. • Prior experience with AI evaluation, annotation, or prompt design is a plus. • Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment. • Access to a desktop or laptop computer (Chromebooks not supported). P.S. — Accept the Crossing Hurdles referral invite pop-up during the application process so we can keep you posted and help you with any issues or questions.