Research Scientist — Formal Methods / Computational Science

AfterQuery is hiring senior domain experts for a multi-discipline AI research program. Experts design realistic technical scenarios in their field, author reference solutions and grading rubrics, and evaluate AI-generated outputs for correctness and domain judgment. Fully remote, asynchronous, and project-based.



Track





- Domain: Science (Math / Physics / Chemistry / Biology)
- Experience: 10+ years
- Education: PhD/Doctorate required





Why Apply





- Competitive Compensation: $100–$170/hour based on experience
- Work directly on frontier AI research problems in your area of deep expertise
- Fully remote, flexible, asynchronous — fits around existing work





Responsibilities





- Design realistic technical scenarios and problem sets within your track
- Author expert-level reference solutions and grading rubrics
- Evaluate AI-generated outputs for correctness, depth, and domain judgment





Required Qualifications





- Meet the experience and education bar for this track
- Deep professional or research expertise in the stated domain
- Clear technical writing and independent delivery





Company Description



AfterQuery is a research lab investigating the boundaries of artificial intelligence through novel datasets and experimentation. We're backed by top investors, including Y Combinator and Box Group, and support all leading AI labs.