Engineering PhD (Remote | $80–$95/hr) Position: Engineering PhD Type: Contractor Compensation: $80–$95 per hour

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Fully Remote About the Opportunity micro1 is seeking PhD-level engineering experts for a short-term pilot focused on developing technical problems based on real engineering research and professional workflows. You will create realistic problems, provide verified solutions, and establish clear criteria for evaluating technical correctness.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop technical problems based on real engineering workflows, constraints, and supporting data.
• Provide accurate solutions with transparent explanations of the underlying reasoning.
• Define objective evaluation criteria to determine whether solutions are technically correct.
• Review problems created by other contributors for technical accuracy and sound methodology.
• Identify ambiguous or ungradable problems and flag them for revision. Required Qualifications
• PhD or current PhD candidate in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Hands-on research or professional experience in the relevant engineering field.




• Ability to develop realistic technical problems based on personal research or practical experience.
• Strong analytical and technical communication skills.
• Ability to explain and justify solutions clearly enough for independent verification. Preferred Qualifications
• Degree from a strong research institution.
• Publications or a record of technical contributions.
• Previous AI or LLM evaluation experience. Compensation
• $80–$95 per hour.
• Short-term engagement of approximately 2–3 weeks.
• Fully remote contract opportunity. Application Process
• Submit your application and complete the screening questions.
• Complete an AI interview to demonstrate your expertise.
• Undergo profile review.
• Complete onboarding with the Talent Operations team. Additional Details
• Immediate availability is preferred.
• Selected candidates are expected to begin their first task within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.
• Roles are typically filled within 48 hours.

📌 Engineering Researcher (India)
🏢 Synthires
📍 India