Remote | Advanced Scientific Problem Design Expert — $65–$105/hour

  • New York, New York, United States
  • -
  • Remote

Job Description:

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for PhD-level professionals experienced in advanced STEM research, technical problem design, scientific reasoning, domain-specific evaluation, and structured analytical task development.

This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on advanced scientific problem creation, domain-specific reasoning review, technical writing, research-informed task development, and high-quality project execution. Selected professionals will apply their subject matter expertise to create challenging problems in their field, evaluate technical reasoning, prepare structured written outputs, and support accurate, evidence-based STEM workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Professionals in this role may contribute to:

Advanced STEM Problem Creation

  • Create difficult, domain-specific problems across fields such as mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, statistics, economics, or related STEM areas
  • Develop problems that require advanced reasoning, technical accuracy, and strong subject matter understanding
  • Write clear reference solutions, expected reasoning paths, and structured answer explanations
  • Ensure submitted work reflects rigorous domain knowledge and high-quality technical standards

Technical Review & Scientific Reasoning

  • Review scientific or quantitative outputs for correctness, clarity, completeness, and reasoning quality
  • Evaluate assumptions, calculations, methodologies, and conclusions against domain-specific standards
  • Identify reasoning gaps, unsupported conclusions, ambiguity, and expected technical outcomes
  • Provide structured feedback that helps improve task quality and evaluation consistency

Research-Informed Task Development

  • Apply PhD-level research experience to design challenging tasks grounded in real scientific, mathematical, computational, or analytical concepts
  • Translate complex domain expertise into clear, structured, evaluable task formats
  • Work independently on technical assignments requiring sustained focus and careful written communication
  • Maintain accuracy, consistency, and professional judgment across submitted work

Ideal Profile

Strong candidates may have:

  • PhD in a STEM field such as mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, statistics, economics, engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Strong subject matter expertise and ability to design difficult problems within a specialized domain
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • High attention to detail and strong analytical judgment
  • Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality technical outputs
  • Comfort working on ongoing remote projects with structured requirements and clear deadlines

Educational Background

  • PhD from a U.S., U.K., Canadian, European, or comparable research university in a STEM field is strongly preferred
  • Research experience, academic publications, teaching experience, technical writing, or advanced applied work is highly relevant
  • Equivalent high-level research or domain expertise may also be relevant depending on project scope

Nice to Have

  • Experience creating advanced problem sets, research tasks, technical assessments, or benchmark-style materials
  • Background in teaching, tutoring, academic research, peer review, technical evaluation, or scientific writing
  • Strong familiarity with mathematical notation, scientific methods, computational reasoning, data analysis, or domain-specific research tools
  • Ability to explain complex concepts clearly and precisely
  • Availability for approximately 15–20 hours per week, with potential for increased project volume depending on performance and project needs

Why This Opportunity

  • Apply PhD-level STEM expertise to structured remote project work
  • Contribute to high-quality scientific problem design, technical reasoning review, and advanced analytical task development
  • Work on flexible assignments aligned with your academic or research background
  • Use your subject matter judgment in a focused, rigorous review environment
  • Remote structure with competitive hourly compensation

Contract Details

  • Independent contractor role
  • Fully remote with flexible scheduling
  • Expected commitment of approximately 15–20 hours per week, with potential for expanded availability depending on project needs
  • Ongoing project structure with rolling applications
  • Competitive rates between $65–$105 per hour depending on expertise
  • Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
  • Selected professionals may complete a short interview as part of the process
  • Projects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performance
  • Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution

About the Platform

This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.

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