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Role Overview:• In this role, you will be working on projects to help fine-tune large language models (like ChatGPT) using your strong analytical and english comprehension skills.• The ideal candidate should have a solid foundation in Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics or Biology (STEM), particularly at the level expected in college/engineering entrance exams, as well as graduate or PhD-level programs.• You should be able to break down complex STEM concepts into simple, clear explanations and work efficiently.• The projects will also help you learn how to leverage AI to be a better analyst. This is your chance to future-proof your career in an AI-first world!What does day-to-day look like:• Design and solve challenging STEM problems to probe the limitations of large language models.• Create clear, high-quality, step-by-step solutions with well-articulated reasoning.• Collaborate with LLM researchers to align problems with evaluation goals, especially in areas where models typically struggle (e.g., abstraction, multi-step reasoning, symbolic manipulation).• Help define new evaluation benchmarks based on STEM curricula spanning early undergraduate to PhD-level topics.Requirements:• Analytical Skills: Good research and analytical skills• Feedback Skills: Ability to provide constructive feedback and detailed annotations.• Creative Thinking: Creative and lateral thinking abilities.• Communication: Excellent structured communication and collaboration skills in a remote setting.• Independence: Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setting.• Technical Setup: Desktop/Laptop set up with a good internet connection.Preferred Qualification:• Candidates currently pursuing a Master’s/Ph.D./Postdoctoral degree in STEM or a related field are eligible and encouraged to apply.• Ability to analyze and solve complex STEM problems with a structured and logical approach.• Ability to explain STEM concepts clearly using simple language, visuals, and simulations when needed.Perks of Freelancing With Turing:• Work in a fully remote environment.• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.• Potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs.Offer Details:• Commitments Required : at least 4 hours per day and minimum 20 hours per week with 4 hours of overlap with PST. (We have 3 options of time commitment: 20 hrs/week, 30 hrs/week or 40 hrs/week)• Engagement type : Contractor assignment/freelancer (no medical/paid leave)• Duration of contract : 1 month; [expected start date is next week]Top Universities ListPrinceton UniversityMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Harvard UniversityStanford UniversityYale UniversityCalifornia Institute of Technology (Caltech)Duke UniversityJohns Hopkins UniversityNorthwestern UniversityUniversity of PennsylvaniaCornell UniversityUniversity of ChicagoBrown University (tie)Columbia UniversityDartmouth CollegeUniversity of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)University of California, BerkeleyRice University (tie)Carnegie Mellon UniversityUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborWashington University in St. Louis (tie)University of North Carolina, Chapel HillUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of California, San DiegoNew York UniversityUniversity of Texas, AustinGeorgia Institute of TechnologyUniversity of California, DavisUniversity of Illinois, Urbana-ChampaignUniversity of California, IrvineUniversity of Oxford (United Kingdom)University of Cambridge (United Kingdom)University College London (UCL) (United Kingdom)Imperial College London (United Kingdom)University of Amsterdam (Netherlands)ETH Zurich (Switzerland)King's College London (United Kingdom)University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom)University of Copenhagen (Denmark)Humboldt University of Berlin (Germany)Université Paris Cité (France)Utrecht University (Netherlands)KU Leuven (Belgium)KTH (Sweden)TU Munich (Germany)TU Dresden (Germany)EPFL (Switzerland)University of Warwick (UK)University of Nottingham (UK)Politehnica University of Bucharest (Romania)FER (Croatia)University of TorontoUniversity of SydneyUniversity of MelbourneUniversity of New South Wales (UNSW)Job Type: ContractPay: $25.15 - $30.37 per hourExpected hours: 10 per weekWork Location: Remote

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