Handshake

AI Tutor, Life and Natural Sciences Specialist (contract), Handshake AI

United States

$114,400 – $208,000Compensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, EducationIndustries

AI Tutor - Life and Natural Sciences (Contract, Remote)

Salary: $55.00 - $100.00 per hour Employment Type: Contract Location: Fully Remote


Position Overview

As an AI Tutor specializing in the Life and Natural Sciences, you will play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of AI systems. You will evaluate expert-labeled data using proprietary tools, leveraging your domain expertise in biology, neuroscience, or related fields to ensure scientific accuracy and quality in AI training. This contract position supports cutting-edge innovation and is fully remote, offering variable time commitments.


Your Role

  • Review and evaluate expert-labeled data with a focus on biological and life sciences.
  • Provide structured feedback using proprietary software.
  • Assess human and AI-generated scientific responses for relevance and accuracy.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to improve tools and methodologies.
  • Stay current with evolving guidelines and project instructions.

Requirements

  • Education: PhD (or ABD) in Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology, or a related discipline, completed within the last 10 years.
  • Language: Proficient in both technical and informal English writing.
  • Skills:
    • Strong research and critical analysis skills.
    • Ability to make independent decisions with minimal instruction.
    • Passion for science, AI, and the future of research.

Bonus Areas of Expertise

  • Research experience with published work in a reputable journal.
  • Previous AI tutoring experience.
  • Teaching experience (professor, teacher, or tutor).
  • Experience in technical writing, journalism, or professional writing.

Additional Requirements

  • Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Ability to quickly adapt to new skills and evolving requirements.
  • Technical: Personal device must support Windows 10 or macOS Big Sur 11.0 or later.
  • Connectivity: Reliable access to a smartphone.

Location & Work Expectations

  • This is a fully remote position.
  • No visa sponsorship is available.
  • Hiring Restrictions: Not hiring in Wyoming or Illinois at this time.

Compensation

  • Range: $55/hr - $100/hr
  • Note: Compensation is determined by multiple factors, including geographic location, candidate experience, and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed.

About Handshake

Handshake is building the future of human data for AI. We partner directly with top AI labs to power large language model (LLM) training and evaluation with high-quality, expert-generated data. As AI models become more sophisticated, the demand for specialized human input continues to grow—and Handshake is uniquely positioned to meet it. We power career platforms at 92% of the top U.S. universities, giving us direct access to verified expert talent across a wide range of domains.

Our AI team is rapidly building a new generation of human data products—from expert annotation platforms to AI interviewers and seamless payout infrastructure—all designed to accelerate research and improve model performance. We’ve assembled a world-class team from YC, Notion, Scale, Coinbase, Palantir, and more, and we’re working directly with many of the world’s leading AI research labs. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing team shaping the future of AI through better data, better tools, and better systems—for experts, by experts.

Handshake is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation, please let your recruiter know.

Skills

Biology
Neuroscience
Physiology
AI
Data Evaluation
Scientific Accuracy
Research
Critical Analysis
Technical Writing
English Writing

Handshake

Connects students with job opportunities

About Handshake

Handshake connects college students with job and internship opportunities through its platform. It serves over 15 million students, 1,500 universities, and 900,000 employers, focusing on early career recruitment. The platform allows universities to provide students access to job listings, career fairs, and recruitment events, while employers can post job openings and manage recruitment processes. Handshake's user-friendly interface helps students organize their job search and offers insights like company reviews. The company prioritizes data privacy and security, ensuring compliance with regulations like FERPA. Handshake aims to bridge the gap between students and employers, facilitating early career opportunities.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$422.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_FCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, EducationIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

💰Equity and ownership in a fast-growing company.
🍼16 Weeks of paid parental leave
💝Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
💻Handshake offers $500/£360 home office stipend
📚Generous learning & development opportunities and an annual $2,000/£1,500/2k€ stipend
🏦401k Match: Handshake offers a dollar-for-dollar match on 1% of deferred salary, up to a maximum of $1,200 per year.
🏝PTO

Risks

Emerging competitors like Fizz target Handshake's demographic with financial products.
Intuit's collaboration may draw students away from Handshake.
AI-driven skills demand may reduce engagement with Handshake.

Differentiation

Handshake connects over 15 million students with 900,000 employers.
The platform offers a user-friendly interface for job and internship applications.
Handshake ensures data privacy, complying with regulations like FERPA.

Upsides

Handshake's new social media-like interface boosts user engagement.
Growing student loan repayment benefits attract more employers to Handshake.
Demand for skills-based workforce aligns with Handshake's mission.

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