STEM Professor

Up to $150/hrHandshake AIRemoteOpen to US residents

At a glance

You join an AI research community as a STEM professor to enhance Large Language Models in specialized scientific and technical domains. You must have faculty expertise in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or Engineering.

Summary written by AI from the original listing.

  • Posted Apr 25, 2026

About the role

Handshake is recruiting exceptional STEM professors to join our AI research community. This program brings subject-matter experts together to enhance the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) across specialized scientific and technical domains. We are currently seeking faculty with expertise in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Engineering. The Handshake AI Fellowship program runs year-round, though project availability will vary by discipline.

Applicant countries
Open to US residents

This remote listing states no location restriction, so US residents can apply. Check the original listing for other requirements.

Work arrangement
Remote
Advertised job location
Not specified
Originally posted
2026-04-25
Last checked

How this pay compares

Science: typical hourly pay on each platform, November 2026.

This role Up to $150/hrTypical across platforms $66/hr

  • micro1$70/hr9 rolesMiddle half of roles: $50–$90/hr
  • Mercor$85/hr34 rolesMiddle half of roles: $70–$94/hr
  • Alignerr$60/hr129 rolesMiddle half of roles: $50–$83/hr

Based on 172 hourly-paid roles listed in November 2026. Per-task and project rates are not included. Each platform sets its own pay.

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