Afterquery
Strategic Projects Lead - STEM
San Francisco. Posted 2 months ago
The role
You will work with leading AI organizations to build data solutions and manage expert teams across various domains. You will design dataset specifications to influence how foundation models are evaluated and improved.
What you will do
- Work with leading AI organizations to build next-generation data solutions.
- Lead and coordinate highly specialized contributors across fields like finance, software engineering, and law.
- Design dataset specifications that influence how frontier models are evaluated and improved.
- Own critical projects from scoping and execution to iteration and shipping.
- Support the team across a range of operational initiatives.
Required qualifications
- PhD (completed or ABD) in biology, chemistry, mathematics, data analytics/statistics, or a related STEM field — or equivalent demonstrated excellence as an IOI, IMO, or USAPhO medalist, ICPC or USACO
- Background in scientific research, computational modeling, experimental design, or quantitative/statistical analysis within your field
- Deep understanding of core fundamentals in your discipline along with strong quantitative and systems-level reasoning
- High agency and strong work ethic
- Comfort defining problems and thriving with minimal direction in ambiguous situations
- Demonstrated leadership excellence and strong communication abilities
- Genuine passion for AI and an entrepreneurial inclination
- Demonstrated competitive success (e.g., publications, research awards, fellowships, or the medals/finals listed above)
Nice to have
- Prior experience with Python, R, or another language used for data analysis
- Familiarity with how LLMs are trained, fine-tuned, or evaluated
- Familiarity with AI tools and workflows
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Daily UberEats Stipend
- Monthly Wellness Stipend
About the company
AfterQuery is an applied research lab curating data solutions for foundation model development. They serve frontier AI labs to deliver data to power models.