Research Advisor - Human Frontier Collective (UK)
About this role
The Research Advisor position at Scale AI in the United Kingdom offers senior experts the chance to shape the future of generative artificial intelligence within the Human Frontier Collective. This part-time contract role is ideally suited for accomplished professionals in finance, legal, or medical fields who want to guide advanced AI model development and evaluation.
Role Overview
As a Research Advisor for the Human Frontier Collective, the selected professional applies elite academic and industry background to develop strategy, design tasks, and evaluate cutting-edge AI systems. Working alongside a multidisciplinary network of leading innovators, the advisor helps translate complex domain-specific logic into computable frameworks for frontier model evaluation. This contract position offers a flexible schedule ranging from five to twenty hours per week, allowing advisors to integrate this work seamlessly around existing professional commitments in the United Kingdom.
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About the Company
Scale AI focuses on building reliable artificial intelligence systems for major global decisions. The organization delivers high-quality data and full-stack technology powering prominent industry models, helping governments and enterprises deploy impactful applications. Scale AI collaborates closely with world leaders across healthcare, technology, publishing, and defense sectors while maintaining an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Scale AI careers page to submit an application for review on a rolling basis.
Questions candidates ask
What is the hourly pay for the Research Advisor role?
The position offers a competitive pay rate of $300 USD per hour across all participating domains.
What is the time commitment for this position?
This is a part-time contract opportunity requiring approximately 5 to 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule.
What professional backgrounds are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include senior professionals from finance such as IB, PE, VC, or consulting; legal experts such as partners, senior counsel, or former clerks; and board-certified medical doctors with post-residency hospital experience.
Where is the job located?
The role is based in the United Kingdom as part of the Human Frontier Collective.
Is prior research experience required?
Yes, candidates must demonstrate research experience along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, plus a keen interest in interdisciplinary AI applications.