About Company
A research and data-lab / data-labeling platform that builds high-quality human-curated datasets, evaluation tools, and human-feedback pipelines to support training and alignment of advanced AI / large language models. They provide services such as data labeling, RLHF (reinforcement learning from human feedback), supervised fine-tuning (SFT), multimodal annotation, content moderation, and human evaluation — targeting frontier AI researchers and labs.
Job Description
Job Title: AI Research Fellow
Program: Surge AI Research Fellowship
Organization: Surge AI
Location: Remote / Flexible
Employment Type: Fellowship (Part-time, Non-exclusive)
Compensation: Hourly (Competitive)
About the Organization
Surge AI is dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence with uncompromising rigor. Our mission is to develop AI systems that reflect the richness of human intelligence—curious, imaginative, precise, and safe—while meeting the highest standards of academic and scientific quality.
About the Fellowship
The Surge AI Research Fellowship brings together PhD-level scholars and expert practitioners to guide the development and evaluation of AI models operating at the frontier of human knowledge. The program focuses primarily on STEM disciplines, where precision, depth, and rigor are essential.
This fellowship is designed to complement existing academic or professional commitments, offering flexibility and autonomy.
Key Responsibilities
As an AI Research Fellow, you will:
Evaluate and analyze advanced AI models for limitations, failure modes, and edge cases
Design rigorous benchmarks and challenges to test model performance
Contribute expert feedback to improve model accuracy, safety, and reliability
Collaborate with Surge AI leadership on research strategy and evaluation methods
Uphold the highest standards of academic and scientific rigor
Qualifications
Required:
PhD or equivalent expertise in a STEM or closely related field
Strong research background and analytical skills
Deep understanding of scientific rigor, evaluation, and methodology
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
Preferred:
Experience in AI research, model evaluation, or advanced benchmarking
Academic publications or significant professional research experience
What We Offer
Competitive hourly compensation
Flexible, self-directed schedule
Non-exclusive fellowship (you may maintain other roles)
Access to high-impact, cutting-edge AI research projects
Collaboration with leading researchers from top global institutions
Opportunity to influence the next generation of AI systems
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send the following to:
Updated CV
Relevant work samples (publications, research projects, or similar)
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