Plant Viruses Specialist - Freelance AI Trainer Project

The Plant Viruses Specialist – AI Trainer role is a freelance position focused on enhancing AI models through expert input in plant virology. The specialist will collaborate with a team dedicated to advancing AI capabilities in scientific research, particularly in plant pathology and sustainable agriculture.

Key responsibilities include engaging with AI models on real-world plant virology scenarios, verifying factual accuracy, capturing error traces, and suggesting improvements to prompt engineering and evaluation metrics. The specialist will address topics such as viral genome organization, transmission pathways, symptomatology, diagnostic assays, virus isolation, resistance breeding, and integrated pest management.

Candidates should possess a PhD in plant pathology, microbiology, molecular biology, or a closely related life-science field. Relevant experience includes peer-reviewed publications, hands-on research, or work in agricultural diagnostics. Clear, metacognitive communication skills are essential for this role.

Compensation ranges from $8 to $65 per hour, determined based on experience, expertise, and geographic location. As a contractor, the specialist is expected to provide a secure computer and high-speed internet; company-sponsored benefits such as health insurance and paid time off do not apply.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI development, applying plant virology expertise to shape the future of scientific discovery and education.