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STEM Researcher – Computational Fields
Weekday (YC W21)Researcher in AI developing evaluation benchmarks for frontier models from STEM disciplines. Focus on experimental design and rigorous methodologies in a fully remote role.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and evaluating complex benchmark tasks within scientific workflows, utilizing Python and data analysis to ensure rigorous research methodologies. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for collaborating with AI researchers and documenting findings effectively.
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Python ProgrammingData AnalysisExperimental DesignStatistical AnalysisAI Evaluation
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Hard Skills
Computational ResearchMachine LearningSimulationModelingScientific Computing
Soft Skills
Analytical ThinkingAttention to DetailCreativityProblem SolvingWritten Communication
Tools & Technologies
GitIntegrated Development Environments (IDEs)Jupyter NotebooksGoogle Colab
Certifications & Qualifications
Master's DegreePhD
Industry Keywords
Benchmark DevelopmentAI TrainingTask AuthoringResearch EnvironmentHypothesis Testing
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design complex, research-oriented benchmark tasks inspired by real-world scientific workflows, including study design, experimentation, hypothesis testing, and data analysis.
- Develop comprehensive reference solutions using Python, notebooks, and computational tools with the rigor expected in professional research.
- Define clear evaluation standards that distinguish sound scientific reasoning from plausible but incorrect conclusions.
- Review AI-generated solutions, identifying methodological weaknesses, analytical errors, and flawed reasoning that experienced researchers would recognize immediately.
- Collaborate with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to improve benchmark quality, consistency, and scientific rigor.
- Contribute to the continuous refinement of evaluation methodologies for advanced AI systems.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master's degree, PhD, or equivalent practical experience in a STEM discipline, computational social science, computational humanities, or another research-intensive field involving programming and data analysis.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in an active research role within academia, industry, government laboratories, or a similar research environment.
- Demonstrated experience performing computational research involving Python, data analysis, simulation, modeling, machine learning, or scientific computing.
- Strong understanding of experimental design, hypothesis testing, statistical analysis, and rigorous interpretation of research findings.
- Working knowledge of Git, integrated development environments (IDEs), and notebook platforms such as Jupyter or Google Colab.
- Experience with AI evaluation, benchmark development, AI training, or task authoring is preferred.
- Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to solve complex, open-ended problems independently.
- Strong written communication skills for documenting technical methodologies and research findings.
- Ability to commit approximately 35 hours per week on a consistent basis.
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- Design complex, research-oriented benchmark tasks inspired by real-world scientific workflows, including study design, experimentation, hypothesis testing, and data analysis.
- Develop comprehensive reference solutions using Python, notebooks, and computational tools with the rigor expected in professional research.
- Define clear evaluation standards that distinguish sound scientific reasoning from plausible but incorrect conclusions.
- Review AI-generated solutions, identifying methodological weaknesses, analytical errors, and flawed reasoning that experienced researchers would recognize immediately.
- Collaborate with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to improve benchmark quality, consistency, and scientific rigor.
- Contribute to the continuous refinement of evaluation methodologies for advanced AI systems. 🎯 Requirements
- Master's degree, PhD, or equivalent practical experience in a STEM discipline, computational social science, computational humanities, or another research-intensive field involving programming and data analysis.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in an active research role within academia, industry, government laboratories, or a similar research environment.
- Demonstrated experience performing computational research involving Python, data analysis, simulation, modeling, machine learning, or scientific computing.
- Strong understanding of experimental design, hypothesis testing, statistical analysis, and rigorous interpretation of research findings.
- Working knowledge of Git, integrated development environments (IDEs), and notebook platforms such as Jupyter or Google Colab.
- Experience with AI evaluation, benchmark development, AI training, or task authoring is preferred.
- Excellent analytical thinking, attention to detail, creativity, and the ability to solve complex, open-ended problems independently.
- Strong written communication skills for documenting technical methodologies and research findings.
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