Research Advisor - Human Frontier Collective (AI)

TL;DR

Research Advisor - Human Frontier Collective (AI): Apply domain expertise to design, evaluate, and interpret advanced generative AI systems with an accent on model behavior, governance, and frontier model evaluation. Focus on translating expert intuition into computable frameworks, influencing technical roadmaps, and contributing to research publications.

Location: UK

Salary: $300/hr USD

Company

Scale AI develops reliable AI systems providing high-quality data and technologies powering leading models for enterprises and governments.

What you will do

• Provide senior advisory on model behavior and domain-specific logic for professional integrity benchmarks.
• Collaborate with research, delivery, and GTM teams to design tasks translating expert intuition into evaluation frameworks.
• Represent HFC as subject matter expert in sales cycles, executive meetings, and conferences.
• Create technical content and GTM assets positioning Scale as industry leader.
• Co-author research reports and papers with Scale’s research team.
• Join interdisciplinary network of AI researchers and innovators.

Requirements

• 5+ years relevant industry experience with top-tier domain knowledge in finance, legal, medical, or related fields.
• Proven track record operating at top of field in high-impact environments (e.g., C-Suite IB/PE/VC, Big Law partners, board-certified MDs).
• Advanced degrees (PhD, Masters, MD/DO, JD) with significant practice experience.
• Demonstrated research experience, analytical thinking, problem formulation, and interest in AI applications.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, with passion for applied AI research and collaboration.

Nice to have

• Background from elite firms: Goldman Sachs/Blackstone (finance), V100/Big Law (legal), Mayo/Cleveland Clinic (medical).

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible schedule: 5–20 hours/week, set your own around commitments.
• High-impact professional development through advisory, research, and AI skill-building.
• Access to global network of academics and experts from leading institutions.
• Collaborate on responsible AI advancement with industry leaders.

Hiring process

• Submit application reviewed on rolling basis.
• Interview discussing research experience, background, and mission alignment.
• Invitation to join HFC as Research Advisor upon success.