United States onlyWe 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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