Crossing Hurdles

Machine Learning Engineer – STEM PhD | Remote

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This role is for a Machine Learning Engineer – STEM PhD, offering a W2 contingent contract for remote work. Requires strong expertise in data science, machine learning, finance, and Python, with a preference for PhD candidates from top-tier institutions.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
Unknown
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🗓️ - Date
March 11, 2026
🕒 - Duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location
Remote
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📄 - Contract
W2 Contractor
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
United States
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Data Science #Python #Model Evaluation #Programming #AI (Artificial Intelligence) #ML (Machine Learning) #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)"
Role description
Position: Research Collaborator – STEM PhD Type: W2 | Contingent Role Location: Remote Role Responsibilities • Design challenging, real-world benchmark tasks in domains such as data science, machine learning, finance, and programming. • Integrate designed tasks into an agentic development environment using Python. • Evaluate cross-model performance on benchmark tasks to assess model reasoning and problem-solving ability. • Identify cases where the target model fails to pass defined tests and benchmarks. • Analyze agent trajectories to understand model decision-making processes and extract capability gaps. • Contribute to improving AI model performance across complex STEM problem-solving scenarios. Requirements • Strong expertise in data science, machine learning, finance, or software development. • Deep technical background in advanced STEM topics. • PhD student or recent PhD graduate from a top-tier institution is preferred. • Availability to work 30+ hours per week during weekdays. • Strong Python programming skills. • Experience working with complex technical systems or AI model evaluation environments. Application Process • Upload resume • Interview • Submit form