Expert Opportunity - Staff Scientist ($70/hr, up to $1,400/week)
Create, evaluate, and refine AI-generated presentations and slide decks across various professional research workflows. Assist in training a foundational language model on tasks such as conference decks, research posters, and grant proposal figures.
- Remote
- Canada
- Posted Jul 20, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
About This Opportunity We're working with a leading foundational AI lab to find experienced staff scientists who can help train their latest language model on professional presentation and slide deck tasks. We're looking for staff scientists with 3+ years post-PhD presenting work at conferences and to funders to create, evaluate, and refine AI-generated presentations and slide decks across core workflows: conference presentation decks, research poster design, grant proposal figures, results communication slides, lab meeting presentations, and plain-language research summaries. Compensation: $70/hour Commitment: Flexible, 5-20 hours per week (or more if desired) Location: Fully remote, work on your own schedule Start date: ASAP Qualifications PhD with 3+ years of active research and a publication record Track record of conference presentations and research communication Expert-level PowerPoint and slide craftsmanship, with excellent written communication and attention to detail About Ethos Ethos is a new expert network built by a McKinsey/SoftBank/DeepMind team and backed by world-leading investors like General Catalyst. We connect experts with investors and consultancies for paid expert calls, speaking engagements, and advisory opportunities. Key Requirements PhD with 3+ years of active research and a publication record Track record of conference presentations and research communication Expert-level PowerPoint and slide craftsmanship, with excellent written communication and attention to detail
What you’ll do
Create, evaluate, and refine AI-generated presentations and slide decks across various professional research workflows. Assist in training a foundational language model on tasks such as conference decks, research posters, and grant proposal figures.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a PhD with at least 3 years of active research and a strong publication record. Expert-level PowerPoint skills and a proven track record of research communication are required.
Other relevant skills
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- Research
- Scientific Communication
- PowerPoint
- Slide Design
- Data Visualization
- Written Communication
- Presentation Design
- Grant Proposal Figures
- Research Poster Design
- AI Training
- Language Model Evaluation
Job areas
- Science & Research
- Technology
- Data & Analytics
- Software
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Master’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 20 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level