Please note: This is a fully remote contract opportunity, with an estimated duration of 6 months with the opportunity to be extended. To be eligible, you must have authorization to work in the country you reside in.

About the Program

The Human Frontier Collective (HFC) Fellowship brings together top researchers and domain experts to collaborate on high-impact work that are shaping the future of AI. As an HFC Fellow, you’ll apply your academic and professional expertise to help design, evaluate, and interpret advanced generative AI systems—while gaining exposure to cutting-edge research and working alongside an interdisciplinary network of leading thinkers.

What You'll Do

Collaborative Work

Get invited to engage in high-impact projects with our partnered AI labs and platforms. Design complex, domain-specific problems and datasets to rigorously evaluate AI models, and provide expert insights that enhance their accuracy, reasoning, and overall performance.

Join the HFC Community

Beyond the work, you’ll become part of a supportive, interdisciplinary network of innovators and thought leaders committed to advancing frontier AI across domains.

Contribute to Research Publications

Collaborate with Scale’s research team to co-author technical reports and research papers—boosting your academic visibility and professional recognition.

Who Should Apply

Education: PhDs, postdoctoral researchers, and professors with domain expertise in STEM fields such as Computer Science, Machine Learning, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Humanities, or other related disciplines.

Professional Mindset: Detail-oriented, innovative thinker with a passion in applied AI research and a commitment to collaboration.

Why Join the HFC?

Professional Development: High-impact experts expand their influence through review projects, advisory roles, and research—while deepening their AI expertise, strengthening analytical and problem-solving skills, and engaging with pioneering AI applications in science and technology.

Join a Top-Tier Network: Collaborate with a global network of academics and experts to advance responsible AI through impactful, flexible research and training. 80% of our members come from leading institutions.

Flexible Schedule: Set your own schedule, with flexible 10–40 hour weeks that fit around your life and other commitments.

Competitive Pay: $80–$100/hr, depending on the projects.

Application Process

1

Apply

We review applications on a rolling basis.

2

Complete a Challenge

Selected candidates will undertake a brief task designed to reflect HFC work and evaluate their domain expertise.

3

Interview

Candidates will meet with the HFC team to discuss their research experience, professional background, and alignment with our mission to advance human-centered AI.

4

Join the Collective

Successful candidates will receive an invitation to join the Human Frontier Collective Fellowship.

Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.