Assessment Specialist – History & Political Science (Remote)

About the role

We are looking for a highly qualified historian or political scientist to create and evaluate rigorous assessment questions for AI research labs. This remote contract position involves authoring original questions, rating difficulty, and providing detailed solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Author original history and political science questions that test deep conceptual understanding.
• Ensure each question is unambiguous, self‑contained, and precisely defined.
• Rate question difficulty as Medium, Hard, or Expert.
• Provide one correct answer and nine plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives.
• Write step‑by‑step chain‑of‑thought solutions in markdown format.
• Supply 1–5 academic references from reputable sources for each question.
• Flag and justify any issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability during verification tasks.

Required profile

• PhD (or doctoral candidate) in History, Political Science, International Relations, or a closely related field; a Master’s degree may be considered for exceptional candidates.
• Strong command of historiographical methods, political theory, and comparative analysis.
• Excellent written English with the ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Research publications or policy experience is a strong plus.

Required skills

What we offer

• Contract rate of $44–$56 per hour.
• Flexible remote work schedule (10+ hours per week).
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge AI research projects.