Quik Hire Staffing
PhD Data Scientist (Remote)
Contract · In Office · USA
Posted Jun 6, 2026
- Role: PhD Data Scientist (Remote)
- Locations: Remote (United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico, or Argentina)
Role Overview:
One of our client is hiring Statistics Experts to teach AI how to interpret and solve complex quantitative problems. As a domain expert, you will create rigorous analytical prompts, evaluate model responses for statistical accuracy, and ensure frontier AI adheres to the highest standards of quantitative reasoning — all on a fully remote, flexible schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess the factuality and relevance of domain-specific text produced by AI models
- Craft challenging analytical prompts and write expert-level answers in Statistics
- Evaluate and rank domain-specific responses generated by AI models for accuracy
- Review and correct AI-generated chains of thought for statistical correctness
- Provide clear, precise written feedback on quantitative reasoning and methodology
- Collaborate with the Outlier expert community to maintain quality standards
Required Skills:
- Ability to write clearly and precisely about Statistics concepts in fluent English
- Strong analytical reasoning and rigorous attention to quantitative detail
- Comfortable working independently in a fully remote, asynchronous environment
Required Qualifications:
- Education in Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematical Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Data Science, Operations Research, Machine Learning with a statistical focus, or Quantitative Psychology
- Experience working as a statistician, biostatistician, data scientist, quantitative researcher, or in a comparable highly technical/analytical role
Compensation
- Earn up to $150 USD/hr
- Payments issued weekly via supported payout platforms (e.g., PayPal or AirTM)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We're an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All hiring decisions are made solely on the basis of qualifications, skills, and demonstrated ability.
If your expertise can teach AI how to reason — apply now!
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PhD Data Scientist (Remote)
Quik Hire Staffing
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