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PhDs and experts in chemistry, biology, physics, materials science, and mathematics are needed to strengthen and safeguard frontier AI models. These remote roles pay you to evaluate scientific reasoning, write expert prompts, and flag risks, no prior AI experience required. Flexible and part time friendly. Explore current science and AI safety openings from Mercor, Turing, and Handshake below.

Yes, scientists and researchers can get paid to train and evaluate AI. This hub lists 51 open remote roles from Mercor, Turing, and Handshake for STEM experts and AI safety specialists who assess scientific reasoning and grade model output. Pay runs from about $60 to $150 per hour, fully remote, flexible, and contract based, reviewed on a rolling basis.

Updated: August 26, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How much do science and AI safety jobs pay?

Pay is typically $80 to $250 an hour depending on your expertise and the platform, with senior or specialized roles higher. Rates track how scarce your skill is, and total earnings depend on available project hours.

Do you need experience or a degree for science and AI safety jobs?

PhDs, postdocs, and advanced-degree experts in science fields qualify; your domain expertise matters more than AI experience.

Are these science and AI safety jobs remote?

Yes. Every role listed here is fully remote with flexible hours, and you apply directly through the source platform.

How do I apply?

Browse the roles above, open one for the full brief, and apply through the source platform (Mercor, Turing, Handshake, or micro1). Applications take only a few minutes.

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