Handshake

AI Tutor, Materials Science Specialist (contract), Handshake AI

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Materials Science, Education TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a PhD (or be ABD) in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Applied Physics. They should be able to synthesize and communicate complex technical topics, be familiar with both computational and experimental methods, and be excited by the opportunity to bridge research and AI innovation. Additional requirements include availability to work evenings and weekends as needed, the ability to quickly adapt to new skills and evolving requirements, a personal device supporting Windows 10 or macOS Big Sur 11.0 or later, and reliable access to a smartphone.

Responsibilities

The AI Tutor will review AI-labeled content across materials science and engineering topics, applying technical knowledge to assess data accuracy and completeness. They will support the development of AI tools used in research and applied science, provide structured annotations and feedback using proprietary platforms, and collaborate with AI researchers to refine task specifications.

Skills

Materials Science
Chemistry
Physics
Engineering
Structure-Property Relationships
Materials Design
Experimental Methods
Computational Methods
AI Labeling
Technical Writing
Research
AI Innovation
Data Annotation
Feedback Provision

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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