Terac · STEM & research
Subject Matter Experts: Machine Learning Model Evaluation
Listed on Terac as “Subject Matter Experts: Machine Learning Model Evaluation”
How this rate compares
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$150 per hour
Typical in STEM & research
$70–$114 per hour
Above the typical range
Typical: the middle of the lowest and highest rates posted by 66 listings in this category on Seoulstart, in US dollars.
What this actually is
You design problems that stump current AI models, evaluate AI reasoning against the correct answer, write rubrics, and provide expert feedback. Often the highest-paid category because the expertise pool is small. The platform title (Subject Matter Experts: Machine Learning Model Evaluation) reflects the rate band and the expertise required, not the day-to-day work.
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 Terac
Work location: Remote
What We're Researching
We are running a paid study to evaluate the quality and accuracy of machine learning model outputs. This work directly informs how AI systems handle complex research tasks and domain-specific prompts. By analyzing these generated responses, we can better understand where current models succeed and where they require further refinement.
How It Works
Participants will review a series of machine learning model outputs generated in response to specific research prompts. You will evaluate these responses for accuracy, relevance, and overall quality using a structured rating system. The project involves approximately five hours of independent work, which you can complete asynchronously. You will also provide brief written justifications for your ratings to help us understand your evaluation process.
Who This Is For
We are looking for subject matter experts across various academic and professional domains with a strong eye for detail. We welcome researchers, data analysts, technical writers, and domain specialists who can critically assess complex information. If you have experience evaluating technical content or research data, you will be a great fit for this project.
Quoted from Terac'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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