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Statistics Expert - PhD - AI Training

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About Prolific Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world.
Over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations use Prolific to gather data from paid study participants with diverse experiences, knowledge, and skills.
The role We're looking for Statistics experts to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models. For this project we are seeking PhD holders who are comfortable narrating their approach to solving complex problems.
If you have the necessary experience, we'll send you a quick test to assess your skills and suitability for AI tasks. If successful, you'll be invited to join Prolific as a Domain Expert where you'll get paid to train and evaluate powerful AI models.
Researchers looking for your skills tend to pay up to $150/hr per AI task completed. You must be prepared to complete paid tasks that require one hour of uninterrupted work, though many are shorter.
What you’ll bring A PhD (or PhD candidacy) in Statistics or a related discipline Strong subject matter expertise and ability to work through complex, technical problems Experience with or a strong interest in AI and machine learning is a bonus Willingness to narrate your thinking out loud Strong attention to detail Reliable, fast internet connection and access to a computer A PayPal account to receive payments from our clients
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What you’ll be doing Working through complex problems and tasks while narrating your reasoning process out loud Screen-recording your approach to problems and tasks Reviewing and evaluating AI-generated responses to technical problems, rating them for accuracy, depth, and reasoning quality Comparing multiple model answers and selecting/justifying the best response Writing improved exemplars, rationales, or structured feedback when models fall short
Why Prolific is a great platform to join as a Participant Joining our Expert Network will give you the chance to influence the AI models of the future using your professional expertise. Once you pass our assessment, you can join Prolific in just 15 minutes and start enjoying competitive pay rates, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home.
We've built a unique platform that connects researchers and companies with a global pool of participants, enabling the collection of high-quality, ethically sourced human behavioural data and feedback. This data is the cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems.


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