Space Science Tutor

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As an AI Tutor - Space Science Specialist at xAI, you will be instrumental in enhancing our cutting-edge AI technologies by providing high-quality input and labels using specialized software. You will collaborate closely with our technical team to support the training of new AI tasks, contributing to innovative initiatives. Your responsibilities include refining annotation tools and selecting complex problems from advanced space science fields to drive significant improvements in model performance. This involves gathering or providing data in text, voice, and video formats, including annotations, audio recordings, or video sessions—tasks with which you must be comfortable and eager to engage.

This position demands a dynamic approach to learning and adapting in a fast-paced environment, where your ability to interpret and execute tasks based on evolving instructions is crucial.

The AI Tutor - Space Science Specialist role is a remote position. We prefer candidates available for full-time employment, but exceptional applicants seeking part-time opportunities will also be considered (please see the bottom of this job description for more details).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use proprietary software applications to provide input/labels on defined projects.
• Support and ensure the delivery of high-quality curated data.
• Play a pivotal role in supporting and contributing to the training of new tasks, working closely with the technical staff to ensure the successful development and implementation of cutting-edge initiatives/technologies.
• Interact with the technical staff to help improve the design of efficient annotation tools.
• Solve problems that help drive innovation in space science disciplines by guiding AI models to enhance research in specialized areas, improving outcomes in scientific discovery and application.
• Choose problems from various fields across space science disciplines that align with your specialization, where you can confidently provide detailed solutions and evaluate model responses.
• Regularly interpret, analyze, and execute tasks based on given instructions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s or PhD in astrophysics, astronomy, physics, or a highly related field.
• Expertise and specialization in a space science subdomain, including but not limited to galactic astronomy, extragalactic astronomy, observational astronomy, stellar astrophysics, high-energy astrophysics, cosmology, planetary science, earth sciences, astroparticle physics, general relativity, and interdisciplinary space sciences.
• Proficiency in reading and writing, both in informal and professional English.