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# AI & Machine Learning Researcher

- **Company:** Handshake
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Training Data, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=333f1bbba02a4ab0

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Academic research projects?, * PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field from a top 100 US university

 * Research background in areas such as:
 + Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence
 + Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, or Neural and Evolutionary Computing
 + Robotics, Systems and Control, or Multiagent Systems
 * Familiarity with arxiv.org, particularly the Computing Research Repository (cs)
 * Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and asynchronously with AI research teams.

## Description

Handshake is looking for computer science and AI/ML researchers to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your deep expertise in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and computer science research to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand cutting-edge CS and AI/ML research and methodology.

This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside anything else you have going on.

What You'll Do

 * This project involves using your research expertise and academic knowledge to create expert-level training data and evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance. No prior AI experience required.
 * Fully remote with a flexible, asynchronous schedule and no minimum hour requirement; most contributors work approximately 5-20 hours per week when participating in an active project.
 * Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available.


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