Innodata (Nasdaq: INOD) is a global data engineering company. We believe that data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are inextricably linked.
Japanese PhD Subject Matter Experts
This is a talent pool, not an open role. Applying adds you to a roster this employer draws on when work comes up. There may be no specific vacancy to fill right now, and being accepted does not guarantee an assignment.
Japan
$60/hr
August 21, 2026
Reposted Oct 31
Job description
About this opportunity
Welo Data is building a talent pipeline of PhD-level experts in Japan ahead of anticipated work with a major AI client. We're not filling a role that starts tomorrow — we're getting ahead of a project we expect to launch in the coming months, so we can move fast once it's confirmed. Joining now means you're first in line when the work opens up.
Project Details
- Rate: $60 USD / hour
- Location: Remote in Japan
- Engagement type: Freelance / Independent Contractor
- Status: Building talent pipeline for upcoming project — not an immediate start
Who we're looking for
We want people with real depth, not surface familiarity:
A completed PhD (or ABD near completion) in one of the following fields:
Social & Behavioral Science (psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, economics, etc.)
Humanities (history, philosophy, religious studies, area studies, etc.)
Arts (art history, performance studies, music, media & cultural studies, etc.)
Language & Linguistics (Japanese language, translation studies, applied linguistics, literature, etc.)
Native or professional fluency in Japanese
Strong written communication skills — you can explain complex ideas clearly
Comfort working independently in a remote, deadline-driven environment
What the work will look like
Once the project confirms, selected experts will help train and evaluate AI models by:
Writing, reviewing, and grading responses in your area of expertise
Assessing AI outputs for accuracy, reasoning, and nuance
Providing structured feedback that improves model quality
Applying doctoral-level judgment to real-world, subject-specific tasks
Why join the pipeline now
Priority access when this (and future) projects open
Flexible, remote, project-based work suited to academics and researchers
Work that puts your expertise directly to use shaping AI systems
Apply now
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Innodata (Nasdaq: INOD) is a global data engineering company. We believe that data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are inextricably linked.
Innodata (Nasdaq: INOD) is a global data engineering company. We believe that data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are inextricably linked.
Innodata (Nasdaq: INOD) is a global data engineering company. We believe that data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are inextricably linked.