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Diffusion Models ML Expert at AfterQuery
posted 3 months agoDiffusion Models ML Expert | $150–200/hr | Worldwide Remote | 10–20 hrs/week
AFTERQUERY is seeking highly specialized machine learning researchers and engineers with deep expertise in diffusion models for a short-term, project-based remote engagement. This is a rare opportunity to work at the frontier of generative AI research, contributing to cutting-edge model development across image, video, audio, and scientific data domains.
Work is fully asynchronous, spanning 2–3 weeks, with tasks assigned on a project-by-project basis. You choose the projects you accept, with an expected commitment of 10–20 hours per week.
What You'll Do
- Develop and experiment with diffusion-based generative model architectures
- Perform fine-tuning and optimization of existing diffusion models
- Conduct research tasks spanning image, video, audio, and scientific data generation
- Work independently on open-ended, frontier-level research and engineering challenges
Required Qualifications
- At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed venue (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, or equivalent)
- Master's or PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
- Deep, demonstrated expertise in diffusion models, score-based generative models, or flow-based approaches
- Strong problem-solving ability and comfort working independently on complex, ambiguous tasks
Why Apply?
- Exceptional compensation: $150–$200/hr
- Exposure to cutting-edge generative AI research
- Meaningful additions to your research portfolio
- Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your schedule
