PhD Researcher – AI Workflow Specialist at Turing

PhD Researcher – AI Workflow Specialist | Contractor | Worldwide Remote

Turing is seeking PhD-level researchers to help define and document advanced research workflows that will shape the future of frontier AI. This is a fully remote contractor opportunity ideal for academics and researchers who want to contribute to cutting-edge AI development while working flexibly on their own schedule.

About Turing

Based in San Francisco, Turing is the world's leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing accelerates frontier research through high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, and top-tier AI researchers specializing in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents.

Role Overview

• Identify the foundational questions that define progress in your research field.
• Describe your key research workflows, including timelines, tools, outputs, and success criteria.
• Break workflows into specific, actionable tasks and highlight cross-domain expertise that could accelerate research outcomes.

Requirements

• Education: Completed or currently completing a PhD in a STEM or related field.
• Analytical Skills: Strong research and analytical abilities with the capacity to clearly articulate complex workflows.
• Communication: Excellent structured communication and collaboration skills suited to a remote environment.
• Independence: Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively.
• Technical Setup: Reliable desktop or laptop with a strong internet connection.

Why Work With Turing?

• Fully remote, flexible work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.
• Potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs.

Engagement Type: Contractor/Freelancer assignment. This role does not include medical benefits or paid leave.