AI Tutor - Space Science Specialist

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About the Role

As an AI Tutor - Space Science Specialist at SpaceXAI, you will enhance cutting-edge AI technologies by providing high-quality input and labels using specialized software. You will collaborate closely with the technical team to support the training of new AI tasks and contribute to innovative initiatives.

Responsibilities include refining annotation tools and selecting complex problems from advanced space science fields to drive improvements in model performance. This involves gathering or providing data in text, voice, and video formats, including annotations, audio recordings, or video sessions.

This position demands a dynamic approach to learning and adapting in a fast-paced environment, where interpreting and executing tasks based on evolving instructions is crucial.

The AI Tutor - Space Science Specialist role is a remote position. We prefer candidates available for full-time employment, but exceptional applicants seeking part-time opportunities will also be considered (see the bottom of the job description).

Responsibilities

• Use proprietary software applications to provide input/labels on defined projects.
• Support and ensure the delivery of high-quality curated data.
• Support and contribute to the training of new tasks, working closely with the technical staff to ensure successful development and implementation of cutting-edge initiatives/technologies.
• Interact with the technical staff to help improve the design of efficient annotation tools.
• Solve problems that drive innovation in space science disciplines by guiding AI models to enhance research in specialized areas, improving outcomes in scientific discovery and application.
• Choose problems across space science disciplines that align with your specialization, where you can confidently provide detailed solutions and evaluate model responses.
• Regularly interpret, analyze, and execute tasks based on given instructions.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in astrophysics, astronomy, physics, or a highly related field.
• Expertise and specialization in a space science subdomain (examples include galactic astronomy, extragalactic astronomy, observational astronomy, stellar astrophysics, high-energy astrophysics, cosmology, planetary science, earth sciences, astroparticle physics, general relativity, and interdisciplinary space sciences).
• Proficiency in reading and writing in informal and professional English.
• Strong ability to navigate various information resources, databases, and online resources.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational capabilities.
• Strong reading comprehension skills combined with the capacity to exercise autonomous judgment even when presented with limited data/material.
• Strong passion for and commitment to technological advancements and innovation.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Advanced expertise in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics, demonstrated by multiple publications, preferably with one or more first-author papers in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Previous AI Tutoring experience.
• Teaching experience (as a professor, teacher, or tutor).
• Experience in technical writing, journalism, or a professional writing setting.

Location and Other Expectations

• Tutor roles may be offered as full-time, part-time, or contractor positions depending on role needs and candidate fit.
• For contractor positions, hours vary widely based on project scope and availability, with no fixed commitments required. On average, most projects may involve at least 10 hours per week to achieve deliverables effectively (not fixed).
• Tutor roles may be performed remotely from any location worldwide, subject to legal eligibility, time-zone compatibility, and role specific needs.
• For US based candidates: unable to hire in the states of Wyoming and Illinois at this time.
• Unable to provide visa sponsorship.
• For those working from a personal device: the computer must be a Chromebook, Mac with MacOS 11.0 or later, or Windows 10 or later.

Compensation and Benefits

• US based candidates: $45/hour - $75/hour depending on factors including relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and qualifications.
• International candidates: information will be provided during recruitment.
• Benefits vary based on employment type, location and jurisdiction. For eligible U.S. based positions, benefits include health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave. Specific details are provided during the interview process.