Global Specialized Domain Expert Recruiter (Contractor)
Core
Outbound recruiting for specialized domain experts (PhDs, researchers, academics) to support frontier AI development and evaluation projects.
Role type
Independent contractor recruiter (specialized talent acquisition)
Builds
Pipelines of niche, high-caliber experts for AI training data and evaluation tasks
Domain
Artificial Intelligence / Data Annotation / Specialized Talent Acquisition
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Outbound sourcing, LinkedIn prospecting, academic network engagement, executive search techniques, commission-based performance management
Preferred skills
Recruiting research/academic/scientific/engineering/healthcare/legal/cybersecurity/quantitative finance talent, experience with PhDs and researchers, agency/executive search background
Technologies
LinkedIn, GitHub, academic databases, professional associations
Responsibilities
Run targeted outbound sourcing campaigns for hard-to-reach experts, source PhDs and senior industry professionals, assess candidates for technical depth, guide candidates through the placement process
Seniority
Mid-Senior, performance-driven contractor
