About this opportunity
Confidential lists this Developmental Psychologist for AI Training opportunity in Poolesville, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Role Overview
Apply expertise in child development and developmental psychology to help train and improve next-generation AI systems. This remote consulting opportunity centers on bringing rigorous, real-world psychological insight to data, evaluations, and model interactions. Prior AI experience is not required; domain expertise is the focus. The work is well suited to professionals with research or academic experience in child development or developmental psychology, including those without direct clinical experience.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate, review, and annotate datasets related to child development and developmental psychology for AI training.
Provide detailed feedback on the accuracy, cultural appropriateness, and developmental relevance of data and model outputs.
Develop expert analysis for scenarios, test cases, and real-world situations involving children’s learning and behavior.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to guide model improvements and support psychological integrity in AI interactions.
Create or refine guidance addressing linguistic, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of child development across diverse backgrounds.
Document findings and recommendations clearly and thoroughly to support continuing research and development.
Qualifications
PhD in Child Development, Developmental Psychology, or a closely related field.
Strong expertise in child development and developmental psychology.
Experience with technology-driven, digital, or AI-focused child development projects is highly desirable.
Ability to work independently on digital platforms while collaborating with a distributed team.
Proficiency in one or more of the following languages is prioritized: Japanese, French, Tagalog, Malay, Lithuanian, Russian, Georgian, Polish, Marathi, Bengali, Urdu, Vietnamese, Swahili, Mandarin, Cantonese, Indonesian, Turkish, Gujarati, or Bulgarian.
Work Terms
Remote contract engagement.
Compensation
$100 to $200 per hour.
Application Process
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Who can apply
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