[Hiring] Computer Science Specialist @Prolific Academic Ltd

Role Description

We’re looking for Computer Science Specialists to join our Expert Network to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models. If you have a background in CS research or technical analysis, we’ll send you a quick 10- to 15-minute test to assess your skills. If successful, you’ll be invited to join Prolific as a participant, where you’ll get paid to help AI understand and summarize complex scientific data.

• Researchers looking for your skills tend to pay up to $60/hr, depending on skills and experience level.
• You must be prepared to complete paid tasks that require one hour of uninterrupted work, though many are shorter.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: at minimum, a BSc (Bachelor of Science) in Computer Science or a closely related technical field.
• Technical Literacy: ability to interpret research papers, understand complex algorithms, and review code logic.
• Analytical Mindset: high level of cognitive competency with a sharp eye for technical hallucinations or logical flaws.
• Professional Verification: a valid LinkedIn profile to verify your degree and background during the screening process.
• A PayPal account to receive payment from our clients.

Requirements

• AI Evaluation & Ranking: comparing multiple AI-generated responses to technical prompts and ranking them based on accuracy, logic, and safety.
• Scientific Review: reviewing CS research papers alongside AI-generated summaries and graphical abstracts to ensure scientific integrity.
• Fact-Checking: identifying inaccuracies where the AI has misinterpreted technical data, formulas, or research findings.
• RLHF (Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback): providing the human "ground truth" to help models align with professional standards in software engineering and data science.
• Code & Logic Verification: auditing AI-generated code snippets or architectural diagrams for structural and functional correctness.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible hours.
• Ability to work from home.