Research Methodologist & Statistician

At a glance

• Rate agreed per projectPaid weekly in USD
• Hourly or per-task contractIndependent contractor · Expert
• RemoteWork from anywhere with a stable connection.
• Flexible, part-timeChoose your own hours.
• Ongoing, project-based Starts when a matching project opens · Rolling applications

Role overview

Put your expertise in research design, statistics and peer review to work improving frontier AI models: grade their answers, write hard questions and set the standard for what "correct" means.

Key responsibilities

• Review AI model answers on research design, statistics and peer review for accuracy, safety and depth
• Write realistic questions and gold-standard answers on research design, statistics and peer review
• Rank competing model responses and explain your reasoning in writing
• Flag errors, outdated information and invented sources

Ideal qualifications

• PhD with methods or statistics expertise
• Professional written English

Nice to have

• Teaching, mentoring or review experience
• Prior AI training or annotation work

Compensation and contract terms

• Hourly or per task, in USD. Your rate is agreed per project.
• Hourly or per-task contract. You are engaged as an independent contractor.
• Remote. Flexible, part-time, on your own schedule.
• Paid weekly in USD for approved work.
• Projects can be extended, shortened or ended early depending on project needs and quality.

Application process

1. ApplyCreate a free profile and upload your CV.
2. InterviewAbout 20 minutes. You need a laptop or desktop with a camera and microphone.
3. ID and credential checkWe verify your identity and the qualifications the role needs.
4. Matched to projectsOnce verified, you are invited to paid projects that fit your skills.

Free to apply. Vettedlance never charges candidates, and will never ask you to pay for training, tests or equipment.