Remote | Data Scientist & Quantitative Analyst - $55-$85/hour
We are sharing a specialised full-time consulting opportunity for experienced data scientists and quantitative analysts with strong expertise in statistical analysis, data cleaning, method comparison, reproducible research, and evidence-based reporting.This role supports the development of advanced agentic evaluation benchmarks for frontier AI models. Selected professionals will create realistic data-analysis challenges, develop reproducible reference notebooks, evaluate model-generated analyses, and identify where statistical reasoning, interpretation, or reporting falls short of professional standards.
Key ResponsibilitiesData Analysis Task Design- Create realistic analytical tasks based on professional data science and quantitative research workflows
- Develop assignments involving messy data, anomaly detection, correlation analysis, hypothesis testing, and method comparison
- Design complex, multi-step problems requiring statistical judgment and careful interpretation
- Ensure tasks include realistic constraints, datasets, assumptions, and decision-making objectives
Reproducible Notebook Development- Complete reference analyses using Jupyter Notebook or Google Colab
- Build clear and reproducible workflows using Python, pandas, NumPy, and related libraries
- Document data-cleaning decisions, calculations, statistical methods, and analytical conclusions
- Validate intermediate results, spot checks, visualisations, and final recommendations
Statistical Method Comparison- Design fair comparisons between analytical models, algorithms, or statistical approaches
- Evaluate performance using appropriate metrics, manual checks, and sensitivity analyses
- Identify methodological trade-offs, limitations, and sources of uncertainty
- Produce recommendations supported by transparent quantitative evidence
AI Model Evaluation- Review model-generated analyses for statistical accuracy, methodological rigour, and sound interpretation
- Verify whether calculations, correlations, hypotheses, and conclusions are supported by the data
- Identify coding errors, unsupported assumptions, misleading summaries, and analytical shortcuts
- Explain where and why model outputs fail to meet professional data-analysis standards
Research Collaboration- Work closely with researchers, task authors, and fellow quantitative specialists
- Compare evaluation decisions to maintain consistent benchmark standards
- Refine tasks, reference notebooks, and grading criteria based on testing outcomes
- Document recurring model weaknesses and opportunities for stronger evaluation coverage
Ideal ProfileStrong candidates may have:- At least 1 year of experience in data science, quantitative analysis, research engineering, or another research-intensive analytical role
- Deep hands-on experience with data cleaning, statistical correlation, hypothesis testing, and interpretation
- Strong proficiency in Python, including pandas, NumPy, or comparable analytical libraries
- Experience using Jupyter Notebook or Google Colab for analysis and reporting
- Working familiarity with Git and reproducible analytical workflows
- Ability to communicate complex quantitative findings clearly to technical and non-technical decision-makers
- Strong attention to detail and confidence working through ambiguous, open-ended problems
- Reliable availability for approximately 35 hours per week
Educational Background- A master's degree or PhD in statistics, data science, mathematics, economics, computer science, engineering, or another quantitative discipline is highly relevant
- Equivalent practical experience in a research-heavy analytical field may also be considered
- Academic or professional research involving statistical modelling, experimentation, or large-scale data analysis may strengthen an application
- Publications, technical reports, open-source work, or impactful analytical projects may also be valuable
Nice to Have- Experience in AI training, model evaluation, or benchmark development
- Background authoring analytical tasks, reference solutions, or grading rubrics
- Familiarity with anomaly detection, experimental design, or comparative model evaluation
- Experience conducting manual spot checks and validating automated analyses
- Knowledge of statistical modelling, machine learning, or scientific computing
- Familiarity with agentic AI systems and multi-step model evaluations
- Experience reviewing notebooks, code, or analyses prepared by other professionals
- Strong ability to identify subtle statistical errors and unsupported conclusions
Why This Opportunity- Apply advanced data science and quantitative analysis expertise to frontier AI evaluation
- Design realistic tasks grounded in professional analytical workflows
- Help improve how AI systems reason through statistics, data quality, and method comparison
- Work across Python, reproducible notebooks, model evaluation, and evidence-based reporting
- Collaborate closely with researchers and other quantitative specialists
- Participate in a structured full-time remote role with competitive hourly compensation
Contract Details- Full-time W-2 contingent employment opportunity
- Fully remote within the United States
- Expected commitment of approximately 35 hours per week
- Competitive rates between $55-$85 per hour depending on expertise and project scope
- Individual tasks may require one to two days of focused analysis and implementation
- Work may include task design, data cleaning, statistical analysis, notebook development, AI output evaluation, and technical reporting
- Engagement scope and duration may evolve according to project requirements and performance
