SWE Fellow - Human Frontier Collective

SWE Fellow - Human Frontier Collective (UK)

United Kingdom

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This is a fully remote, 1099 independent contractor opportunity with an estimated duration of six months and the potential for extension. To be eligible, candidates must be authorized to work in the country they reside in.

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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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: Project pay rates vary across platforms and are depending on a number of factors, including but not limited to projects, scope, skillset, and location.

• Apply: We review applications on a rolling basis.
• Interview: Candidates will get to discuss their research experience, professional background, and alignment with our mission to advance human‑centered AI.
• Join the Collective: Successful candidates will receive an invitation to join the Human Frontier Collective Fellowship.

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