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STEM Expert (MSc./PhD)

Listed on micro1 as “STEM Expert (MSc./PhD)”

$60-$120/hrRemoteContractPaid in USD
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$60–$120 per hour

Typical in Finance & specialist

$60–$100 per hour

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Typical: the middle of the lowest and highest rates posted by 345 listings in this category on Seoulstart, in US dollars.

What this actually is

You bring your specialist expertise to AI evaluation. The shape of the work varies but the pattern is the same: review outputs, rate quality, write prompts, flag errors. The platform title (STEM Expert (MSc./PhD)) reflects the rate band and the expertise required, not the day-to-day work.

How micro1 picks people

  1. Apply to the role, then do an interview with micro1's AI recruiter. It takes 20 to 40 minutes.
  2. Some roles add a short skills test after the interview.
  3. If you pass, micro1 asks you to finish your profile and verify your ID. You then join its certified pool and can apply to its other open roles.

Before you start

  • Plan for 40 minutes in a quiet place.
  • Have your CV and two or three examples of your own work in this field ready to talk about.

Not every applicant gets an offer. Prepare well for the interview.

How to prepare for the micro1 interview

Source: micro1's help pages. library.micro1.ai

Can you do this on your visa?

F-2 / F-4 / F-5 / F-6: open. E-1 to E-7: needs concurrent-employment permit. D-2 / D-4 students: S-3 permit, 20 hr/week cap. D-10 / D-8: case by case.

Korean tax on USD income

First 5 years in Korea: foreign-source income only taxed if remitted into Korea. After year 5: worldwide income. Full tax guide.

Original posting from micro1

STEM Expert

Pay: $60-$120/hour

Location: Global, fully remote

Job Type: Contractor (~15 hours per week)

Schedule: Flexible-you choose the hours and days you work, including weekends if desired

We are looking for highly skilled STEM and scientific-domain experts to contribute to an AI training project involving technical problem-solving, scientific reasoning, data analysis, and Python.

The work involves solving, reviewing, and validating challenging problems within your area of expertise. A representative task may require analyzing a scientific or mathematical problem, developing a rigorous solution, using Python to perform calculations or simulations, and evaluating whether an AI-generated answer is technically correct.

This is a very coding heavy role. Candidates but have experience using coding agents in their workflow.

Candidates are not expected to be experts across every STEM discipline. We are looking for deep expertise in at least one of the following areas:

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Earth Science / Geoscience / Environmental Science

• RoboticsAdjacent scientific or quantitative disciplines may also be considered where the candidate's expertise is directly relevant.

What You’ll Work On

• Solve complex scientific, mathematical, or technical problems within your domain of expertise.

• Review AI-generated solutions for factual, mathematical, and scientific correctness.

• Identify incorrect assumptions, reasoning errors, missing constraints, and subtle technical mistakes.Required Qualifications

• Strong expertise in at least one relevant STEM or scientific domain.

• Practical proficiency with Python or other coding languages.

• Strong scientific, mathematical, or quantitative problem-solving ability.Relevant Python tools may include NumPy, SciPy, pandas, SymPy, Jupyter, or domain-specific scientific libraries. No particular Python library is mandatory.

Expertise may come from academic research, industry, teaching, engineering, independent technical work, or other demonstrated experience. A specific degree or number of years of experience is not strictly required if you can demonstrate strong expertise in your field.

Process

• Apply to the role and complete the screening questions.

• Complete an AI interview of approximately 30 minutes.

• Complete the hiring manager review.

Compensation Structure

Compensation is output-based. Experts are paid per task that meets the project specifications. The time required to complete each task may vary depending on the expert’s experience and workflow.

Minimum submission requirements apply.

Start Timeline & Availability

We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts who are ready to begin immediately. If selected, you will be expected to start your first task within 24-48 hours of completing onboarding.

Quoted from micro1's public listing on 2026-11-13. We don't edit platform copy; honest framing is in the title and the “what this actually is” block above.

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