What AI training jobs are there for PhDs?
AI labs hire PhDs and PhD students to write research-level questions their models get wrong, and to grade model answers step by step in their own field. The work is remote and hourly, and listings that ask for a PhD pay more than AI training as a whole. Most are in science, STEM and math.
- Listings asking for a PhD
- 151 in the title or requirements
- Typical top rate, PhD listings
- $90/hr vs $70/hr for all
- At $100+/hr
- 54 36% of priced PhD listings
- Platforms hiring
- 7 with a PhD listing open
Which PhD fields are in demand for AI training?
AI training jobs for PhDs open now
Search "PhD" on the job boardHighest top rate first, at most five per platform in the first thirty. Apply opens the platform's own page.
$100–400/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is engaging Research Scientists in Computer Science & Computational Physics to help advance a customer’s high-impact research project.
Score 56/100: pay 40/40, recency 0/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Advanced standing in research: late-stage PhD candidate, postdoctoral researcher, or early-career academic (0–5 years post-PhD) in computer science or mathematical/computational…
- Recognized by peer community for research excellence, such as best paper or dissertation awards at leading venues (e.g., STOC, FOCS, SODA, PLDI, SC).
- Strong publication track record within the past three years, including multiple top-venue papers and recent results addressing named open problems or introducing novel concepts.
$170–200/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your deep knowledge of formal mathematics could directly shape how the most advanced AI systems in the world reason, prove, and think?
Score 56/100: pay 40/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Hold a Master's degree or PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field
- Possess a strong background in rigorous mathematical proof writing and logical reasoning
- Have hands-on experience with formal proof assistants — Lean 4 strongly preferred
$170–200/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your deep knowledge of formal mathematics could directly shape how the most advanced AI systems in the world reason, prove, and think?
Score 56/100: pay 40/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Hold a Master's degree or PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field
- Possess a strong background in rigorous mathematical proof writing and logical reasoning
- Have hands-on experience with formal proof assistants — Lean 4 strongly preferred
$170–200/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your deep knowledge of formal mathematics could directly shape how the most advanced AI systems in the world reason, prove, and think?
Score 56/100: pay 40/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Hold a Master's degree or PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field
- Possess a strong background in rigorous mathematical proof writing and logical reasoning
- Have hands-on experience with formal proof assistants — Lean 4 strongly preferred
$170–200/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your deep knowledge of formal mathematics could directly shape how the most advanced AI systems in the world reason, prove, and think?
Score 56/100: pay 40/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Hold a Master's degree or PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field
- Possess a strong background in rigorous mathematical proof writing and logical reasoning
- Have hands-on experience with formal proof assistants — Lean 4 strongly preferred
$170–200/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
What if your deep knowledge of formal mathematics could directly shape how the most advanced AI systems in the world reason, prove, and think?
Score 56/100: pay 40/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Hold a Master's degree or PhD in Mathematics or a closely related field
- Possess a strong background in rigorous mathematical proof writing and logical reasoning
- Have hands-on experience with formal proof assistants — Lean 4 strongly preferred
$200/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Mercor is seeking experienced Clinical Research and Survey Methodology Experts to support the development and refinement of physician-focused healthcare market research surveys.
Score 60/100: pay 40/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Advanced clinical or scientific degree: MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent qualification in medicine, clinical research, or a closely related discipline.
$100–200/hr
still listed todayExpert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Schedule: 5-10+ hrs/week. Fully flexible (Can accomodate after hours + weekends if needed)
Score 56/100: pay 40/40, recency 0/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Advanced academic background (PhD or equivalent experience) in physics, with specialization in statistical physics, quantum information, or condensed matter theory.
- Direct, hands-on experience applying Kramers-Wannier duality, quenched disorder averaging, and square-lattice self-duality in research or project settings.
- Demonstrated proficiency in numerical simulations involving the 4-state Potts model and analysis of domain-wall free energy.
$100–200/hr
still listed todayExpert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Schedule: 10-15+ hours a week, Fully Flexible (Can accommodate working after hours/weekends)
Score 60/100: pay 40/40, recency 0/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 10/10. How we score
What they ask for
- PhD in physics or advanced-stage PhD candidacy, with active research experience in a relevant subfield.
- Research expertise in one or more of: High Energy Physics, Mathematical Physics, Biophysics, Statistical Physics, Condensed Matter (including moiré systems, magnetism,…
- 2–5 recent representative publications (past ~5 years) in your field, with accessible arXiv or DOI records.
Apply on micro1 for Physics Expert (PhD / Postdoc) on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$85–185/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
You’ll need: Master’s or PhD in aerospace or a closely related field, plus principal-level industry experience or a faculty appointment
Score 66/100: pay 40/40, recency 10/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Master’s or PhD in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field.
- Principal, staff, or fellow-level experience at a major aerospace organization, or a faculty appointment at a leading university.
- Deep technical depth in at least one aerospace subdomain, with hands-on ownership of the work.
Apply on micro1 for Aerospace Engineering Expert on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$85–185/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
You’ll need: Master’s or PhD in an engineering or physical science field, plus principal-level industry experience or a faculty appointment
Score 66/100: pay 40/40, recency 10/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Master’s or PhD in engineering, physics, materials, or a closely related field.
- Principal, staff, or fellow-level experience at a major engineering organization, a national lab, or a faculty appointment at a leading university.
- Deep technical depth in at least one area, with hands-on ownership of the work.
Apply on micro1 for Principal Engineer / Professor – Technical Expert on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$50–150/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
We're hiring PhD-level quantitative finance experts to help train and evaluate advanced AI models on financial and quantitative reasoning.
Score 50/100: pay 22.9/40, recency 7.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- A PhD (completed or in final stages) in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Financial Mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field with a strong finance focus
- Deep familiarity with quantitative methods such as stochastic modeling, derivatives pricing, econometrics, risk modeling, or computational finance
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to spot subtle errors in quantitative reasoning
$50–150/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
We're hiring PhD-level experts to help train and evaluate advanced AI models. This is remote, flexible contract work where your academic expertise directly shapes how cutting-edge models reason, answer, and improve.
Score 50/100: pay 22.9/40, recency 7.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- A PhD (completed or in final stages) in one of the following fields: Machine Learning / AI, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative subdomain…
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to spot subtle errors in technical reasoning
- Fluent written English and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
$90–140/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Help define how frontier AI models reason about mathematics.
Score 60/100: pay 32/40, recency 8.6/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Education: PhD in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, operations research, or a closely related field.
- Seniority: A faculty appointment, principal investigator, staff or senior scientist, or an equivalent senior research role at a university, national laboratory, or research…
- Domain depth: Genuine specialization in at least one area, for example analysis and PDE, algebra and number theory, geometry and topology, probability and statistics, or applied…
Apply on Mercor for Mathematics Domain Expert on Mercor (opens in a new tab)
$90–140/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Help define how frontier AI models reason about physics.
Score 60/100: pay 32/40, recency 8.6/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Education: PhD in physics, astrophysics, applied physics, or a closely related field.
- Seniority: A faculty appointment, principal investigator, staff or senior scientist, or an equivalent senior research role at a university, national laboratory, or research…
- Domain depth: Genuine specialization in at least one area, for example condensed matter, high-energy or particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology, atomic, molecular, optical…
Apply on Mercor for Physics Domain Expert on Mercor (opens in a new tab)
$90–140/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Help define how frontier AI models reason about chemistry.
Score 60/100: pay 32/40, recency 8.6/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Education: PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a closely related field.
- Seniority: A faculty appointment, principal investigator, staff or senior scientist, or an equivalent senior research role at a university, national laboratory, or research…
- Domain depth: Genuine specialization in at least one area, for example organic and synthetic chemistry, physical and computational chemistry, inorganic and materials chemistry,…
Apply on Mercor for Chemistry Domain Expert on Mercor (opens in a new tab)
$90–140/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Help define how frontier AI models reason about biology and the life sciences.
Score 60/100: pay 32/40, recency 8.6/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Education: PhD in biochemistry, molecular or cell biology, genetics, immunology, neuroscience, or a closely related life science.
- Seniority: A faculty appointment, principal investigator, staff or senior scientist, or an equivalent senior research role at a university, academic medical center, national…
- Domain depth: Genuine specialization in at least one area, for example molecular and cell biology, biochemistry and structural biology, immunology, genetics and genomics,…
Apply on Mercor for Biology & Life Sciences Domain Expert on Mercor (opens in a new tab)
up to $125/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
We’re looking for experienced computational biologists and bioinformaticians to help train AI models.
Score 58/100: pay 28.6/40, recency 7.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 3+ years hands-on analyzing real biological data in industry, an academic lab, or a research institute (counted after undergraduate study).
- You write, debug, and can explain your own analysis code in Python and/or R (at least one required, both preferred).
- Depth in at least one of: genomics and variant interpretation; bulk or single-cell transcriptomics; proteomics / metabolomics / multiomics; population and statistical genetics;…
Apply on DataAnnotation for Computational Biologist on DataAnnotation (opens in a new tab)
up to $125/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
We’re looking for experienced drug discovery scientists to help train AI models.
Score 58/100: pay 28.6/40, recency 7.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 3+ years hands-on in a discovery or preclinical setting (pharma, biotech, or an academic drug-discovery unit), counted after undergraduate study.
- Depth in at least one of: medicinal chemistry and SAR; computational chemistry / CADD; assay development and screening; DMPK / PK-PD / ADME; preclinical safety and toxicology;…
- Familiarity with drug discovery end to end: target validation, hit finding, hit-to-lead, lead optimization, candidate selection, and IND-enabling studies.
Apply on DataAnnotation for Drug Discovery Scientist on DataAnnotation (opens in a new tab)
up to $125/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
We’re looking for experienced bench scientists to help train AI models.
Score 58/100: pay 28.6/40, recency 7.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 3+ years designing and running experiments in a pharma, biotech, or academic research lab (counted after undergraduate study).
- Depth in at least one of: molecular biology and cloning; cell culture and cell-based assays; protein biochemistry; immunology and flow cytometry; imaging and histology;…
- A hands-on practitioner who designs and troubleshoots experiments, not only executes SOPs: you can explain what each control is for and diagnose why a run failed.
Apply on DataAnnotation for Experimental Biologist on DataAnnotation (opens in a new tab)
up to $120/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
In this hourly, remote contractor role, you will work as a Python (ML-Focused) Quality Assurance Lead (QAL) to oversee quality, consistency, and trainer performance across Python machine learning AI training projects.
Score 54/100: pay 27.4/40, recency 7.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a closely related quantitative field.
- Strong grasp of English to follow guidelines, communicate with teams, and provide clear technical feedback.
- 3+ years of professional experience in Python development, machine learning, data science, ML engineering, model evaluation, research engineering, technical review, or ML…
Apply on SME Careers for Python (ML-Focused) Team Lead on SME Careers (opens in a new tab)
up to $110/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
In this hourly, remote contractor role, you will work as an Astronomy / Astrophysics Quality Assurance Lead (QAL) to oversee quality, consistency, and trainer performance across astronomy and astrophysics AI training projects.
Score 52/100: pay 25.1/40, recency 7.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, Space Science, Planetary Science, Cosmology, or a closely related field.
- Strong grasp of the English language to follow project guidelines, communicate with teams, and provide clear written feedback.
- 3+ years of experience in astronomy/astrophysics research, teaching, science communication, academic review, data analysis, observatory work, or related scientific workflows.
Apply on SME Careers for Astronomer Quality Assurance Lead (QAL) on SME Careers (opens in a new tab)
up to $110/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
In this hourly, remote contractor role, you will work as a Data Scientist Quality Assurance Lead (QAL) to oversee quality, consistency, and trainer performance across data science AI training projects.
Score 52/100: pay 25.1/40, recency 7.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or a closely related quantitative field.
- Strong grasp of English to follow guidelines, communicate with teams, and provide clear technical feedback.
- 3+ years of professional experience in data science, analytics, machine learning, statistical modeling, experimentation, data engineering, technical review, or data science…
Apply on SME Careers for Data Scientist Team Lead on SME Careers (opens in a new tab)
$40–100/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
If you are an electrical engineer who thrives on technical precision, applied problem-solving, and rigorous reasoning across circuits, power, and systems, this is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to how the next generation of AI systems understand and communicate complex electrical engineering concepts.
Score 45/100: pay 16/40, recency 7.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 8/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 4+ years of professional electrical engineering experience, with significant hands-on work in one or more areas such as power systems, power electronics, industrial controls,…
- Deep knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, including circuit analysis, electronics, electromagnetics, signals & systems, control fundamentals, and safe engineering…
- Strong comfort with engineering calculations, assumptions, constraints, unit consistency, and defensible reasoning (including limitations and safety considerations).
Apply on SME Careers for Electrical Engineer on SME Careers (opens in a new tab)
$40–100/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
If you are a biomedical engineer who thrives on technical precision, applied problem-solving, and rigorous engineering reasoning in health and life-science contexts, this is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to how the next generation of AI systems understand and communicate complex biomedical engineering concepts.
Score 45/100: pay 16/40, recency 7.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 8/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 4+ years of professional biomedical engineering experience, with significant hands-on work in one or more areas such as medical devices, biomechanics, biomaterials, tissue…
- Deep knowledge of biomedical engineering fundamentals, such as physiology for engineers, transport phenomena in biological systems, biomechanics, materials behavior in biological…
- Strong comfort with technical assumptions, constraints, unit consistency, and defensible reasoning (including limitations, uncertainty, and safety considerations).
Apply on SME Careers for Biomedical Engineer on SME Careers (opens in a new tab)
$40–90/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
We are looking for PhD-qualified biology experts to contribute their scientific expertise to a short-term annotation project supporting a leading AI lab.
Score 59/100: pay 20.6/40, recency 18.6/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- A completed PhD in biology or a related biological discipline.
- Experience working in any field of biology, through research, professional work or both.
- Careful scientific judgment and the ability to explain biology concepts clearly.
Apply on Braintrust for Biology PhD Expert – AI Annotation on Braintrust (opens in a new tab)
$9–69/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.
Score 54/100: pay 15.8/40, recency 18.6/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
10 country versions, pay by country
- United StatesUp to $69/hr
- Sweden +7Up to $50/hr
- Japan +5Up to $39/hr
- Saudi Arabia +9Up to $37/hr
- United KingdomUp to $36/hr
- Serbia +15Up to $31/hr
- Egypt +7Up to $23/hr
- Israel +4Up to $19/hr
- Brazil +9Up to $17/hr
- India +13Up to $9/hr
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
- Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
- Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
- Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
- Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
- Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
- Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
- Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
- Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
- Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
- Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
Apply on Mindrift for CFD Engineer – AI Trainer on Mindrift (opens in a new tab)
$9–69/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10–15 hours.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10–15 hours.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10–15 hours.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10–15 hours.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10–15 hours.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10–15 hours.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10–15 hours.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10–15 hours.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10–15 hours.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10–15 hours.
Score 54/100: pay 15.8/40, recency 18.6/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
10 country versions, pay by country
- United StatesUp to $69/hr
- Germany +12Up to $50/hr
- Canada, AustraliaUp to $39/hr
- Saudi Arabia +9Up to $37/hr
- United KingdomUp to $36/hr
- Spain +14Up to $31/hr
- Philippines +3Up to $23/hr
- Uruguay +3Up to $17/hr
- Brazil +5Up to $14/hr
- India +13Up to $9/hr
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a plus.
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
- An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a plus.
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
- An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a plus.
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
- An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a plus.
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
- An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a plus.
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
- An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a plus.
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
- An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a plus.
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
- An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a plus.
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
- An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a plus.
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
- An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a plus.
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
- An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
Apply on Mindrift for CAD Engineer – AI Trainer on Mindrift (opens in a new tab)
$9–69/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10–15 hours.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10–15 hours.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10–15 hours.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10–15 hours.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10–15 hours.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10–15 hours.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10–15 hours.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10–15 hours.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10–15 hours.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents that work inside a real CAD environment on long engineering tasks, work that would take an expert 10–15 hours.
Score 46/100: pay 11.4/40, recency 18.6/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
10 country versions, pay by country
- United StatesUp to $69/hr
- Germany +12Up to $50/hr
- Canada, AustraliaUp to $39/hr
- Saudi Arabia +9Up to $37/hr
- United KingdomUp to $36/hr
- Spain +14Up to $31/hr
- Philippines +3Up to $23/hr
- Uruguay +3Up to $17/hr
- Brazil +5Up to $14/hr
- India +13Up to $9/hr
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a plus.
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
- An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a plus.
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
- An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a plus.
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
- An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a plus.
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
- An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a plus.
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
- An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a plus.
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
- An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a plus.
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
- An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a plus.
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
- An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a plus.
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
- An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's or PhD is a plus.
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on CAD modelling (CATIA, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Creo or similar). Experience preparing geometry for simulation (ANSYS or similar) is a strong plus.
- An active professional CAD licence of your own (required).
Apply on Mindrift for CAD Engineer – AI Trainer on Mindrift (opens in a new tab)
$9–69/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.
The job
Help train and evaluate AI agents on expert-level fluid simulation tasks. You'll take CAD geometry, set up and run simulations, build verified reference solutions, and write Python checks for the agent's results.
Score 46/100: pay 11.4/40, recency 18.6/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
10 country versions, pay by country
- United StatesUp to $69/hr
- Sweden +7Up to $50/hr
- Japan +5Up to $39/hr
- Saudi Arabia +9Up to $37/hr
- United KingdomUp to $36/hr
- Serbia +15Up to $31/hr
- Egypt +7Up to $23/hr
- Israel +4Up to $19/hr
- Brazil +9Up to $17/hr
- India +13Up to $9/hr
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
- Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
- Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
- Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
- Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
- Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
- Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
- Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
- Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
- Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
What they ask for
- A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field such as energy or oil & gas. A PhD is preferred but not required.
- Several years of hands-on industry or research CFD with OpenFOAM, ANSYS Fluent/CFX or STAR-CCM+, including meshing.
- Solid verification and validation practice: mesh-independence studies, and validation against experiment or benchmarks.
Apply on Mindrift for CFD Engineer – AI Trainer on Mindrift (opens in a new tab)
Which platforms hire PhDs?
| Platform | Listings | Typical top rate | Open worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alignerr | 49 | $90/hr | 0 |
| SME Careers | 28 | $75/hr | 0 |
| micro1 | 25 | $120/hr | 15 |
| Mindrift | 22 | $31/hr | 0 |
| Mercor | 21 | $100/hr | 0 |
| Braintrust | 3 | $150/hr | 0 |
| DataAnnotation | 3 | $125/hr | 0 |
What does a PhD do in AI training?
- Write hard questions. Problems a model fails on, with a worked answer you can defend. Labs use them to test and train reasoning.
- Grade model answers. Check each step of a proof, derivation or analysis and say where it goes wrong.
- Build rubrics. Write the criteria a good answer must meet, so other graders and models can be scored against them.
It is short, focused contract work. It doesn't need ML knowledge; it needs the depth in your field that your PhD gave you.
Can PhD students apply, or only graduates?
Many listings take current PhD students or ask for "Masters or PhD". Some, especially in math and physics, want a finished doctorate or publications. Read the requirements in each listing's Quick look before you apply. In the US, Handshake AI runs a fellowship aimed at master's and PhD students; international students need work authorization such as CPT or OPT.
Other questions people ask
How much do PhD AI training jobs pay?
The typical top rate on listings that ask for a PhD is $90/hr, and 54 advertise $100/hr or more.
Which PhD fields pay the most?
On today's PhD listings, math, medicine and science have the highest typical top rates. See the field table above for every field.
Do I need to know machine learning?
No. You are hired for your field. The platform trains you on its task format during onboarding.
Is it OK to do this alongside a PhD stipend?
Check your funding terms and, if you are on a visa, your work authorization first. Some stipends limit outside work.
What do PhD listings test you on?
Usually a subject test or an AI interview on your research area, plus a writing sample. See getting accepted on Mercor.