Astronomer Quality Assurance Lead (Remote)

About the role

This remote contract position leads quality assurance for astronomy and astrophysics AI training projects. You will ensure that AI‑generated content meets scientific accuracy, proper terminology, correct units, and clear presentation, supporting the delivery of high‑quality training data to leading AI companies.

Key responsibilities

• Review AI‑generated astronomy/astrophysics content and trainer work against detailed rubrics.
• Provide precise written feedback on scientific accuracy, calculations, units, terminology, and formatting.
• Identify recurring quality issues and communicate updates to trainers and QA team members.
• Support onboarding of new contributors and maintain documentation of quality standards.
• Monitor trainer performance and activate contributors who are inconsistent.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, Space Science or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of experience in research, teaching, science communication, academic review, or related scientific workflows.
• Strong command of English for clear written feedback and communication.
• Deep knowledge of celestial mechanics, stellar evolution, galaxies, cosmology, spectroscopy, planetary systems, and related topics.

Required skills

• Python programming for data analysis and tooling.