Viral Transmission Specialist - Freelance AI Trainer Project

2 months, 3 weeks ago
Contract
Senior
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Meridial Marketplace, by Invisible

Meridial Marketplace, by Invisible

Meridial Marketplace, operated by Invisible Technologies, is a platform that connects independent contractors and domain experts with specialized AI training projects. It enables skilled individuals, including software developers, STEM experts, and professionals in various fields, to contribute their expertise in shaping advanced AI models. The platform facilitates remote participation in AI development by matching users with projects that require high-quality training data. Contractors can engage in tasks such as data annotation, safety checks, and writing domain tests, all tailored to their specific skills. Meridial Marketplace is part of a broader ecosystem that supports AI scaling for various sectors, including enterprises and governments, ensuring that AI systems are integrated into existing workflows effectively.

information technology & services
501-1000
Founded 2015

Description

  • Converse with the model on real-world viral transmission scenarios and theoretical questions.
  • Challenge advanced language models on modes of viral spread, reproductive numbers, superspreading events, viral shedding, aerosol and contact transmission, prevention strategies, and transmission modeling.
  • Verify factual accuracy and logical soundness in model responses.
  • Document failure modes and capture reproducible error traces.
  • Suggest improvements to prompt engineering and evaluation metrics.
  • Apply domain expertise in viral transmission dynamics, epidemiology, host-pathogen interactions, environmental factors, vector biology, infection control, and outbreak investigation.
  • Use clear, metacognitive communication and show reasoning when evaluating model outputs.

Requirements

  • PhD in virology, epidemiology, microbiology, public health, or a closely related life-science field is ideal.
  • Peer-reviewed publications are preferred.
  • Applied research on viral transmission is preferred.
  • Experience in outbreak response and infection prevention is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of viral transmission dynamics, epidemiology, host-pathogen interactions, environmental factors, vector biology, infection control, and outbreak investigation.
  • Ability to assess modes of viral spread, reproductive numbers (R₀), superspreading events, viral shedding, aerosol and contact transmission, prevention strategies, and transmission patterns.
  • Clear, metacognitive communication skills and the ability to show your work.
  • Ability to work as an independent contractor.
  • Must supply a secure computer and high-speed internet.
  • Remote work is required.

Benefits

  • Pay range of $8 to $65 per hour, with final rate based on experience, expertise, and geographic location.
  • Remote workplace type.
  • Contract employment type.
  • Company-sponsored benefits such as health insurance and PTO do not apply.

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