Research Analyst | Upto $120/hr Remote

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: Research Expert

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: $70–$120/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: 2–3 months

Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Select and analyse academic papers from arXiv in your area of expertise
• Craft challenging Q&A pairs that test advanced AI models’ conceptual, analytical, and synthesis abilities
• Document metadata, including paper references, categories, difficulty justifications, and completion times
• Evaluate AI-generated answers and refine questions until models fail
• Contribute to the creation of high-quality benchmark datasets for cutting-edge AI systems

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD or equivalent) or significant professional experience in a specialized research domain (e.g., computational biology, quantum physics, deep learning)
• Strong familiarity with academic literature and standards (e.g., arXiv)
• Excellent analytical reasoning, attention to detail, and clarity in technical writing
• Prior experience in benchmark design or AI evaluation is preferred