Job Details

Overview

Handshake is recruiting exceptional PhDs with a focus in finance to join our AI research community. This program brings subject‑matter experts together to enhance the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) within specialized domains and subdomains. The Handshake AI Fellowship program runs year‑round, though project availability will vary by domain.

Details

• Position is remote and asynchronous – work independently from wherever you are.
• Flexible hours with a commitment of approximately 10+ hours per week.
• Project work includes developing domain‑specific prompts and evaluating LLM responses.
• Dedicate time researching topics that interest you, with the assistance of AI.
• Learn new skills while contributing to the evolving world of AI across various disciplines.
• Placement into a project will be dependent on project availability.

Qualifications

• Must be a doctoral candidate or have completed a doctoral program with a focus in finance.
• Has experience as a CFA, investment analyst, or in similar fields.
• Able to participate in primarily asynchronous work in partnership with leading AI labs.
• Believe your expertise can outmatch current AI systems in understanding and explaining key concepts in your field.

This program is open to U.S.-based doctoral students, candidates, and recent graduates with valid work or training authorization (e.g., F‑1/OPT, J‑1, H‑1B). Participants are responsible for ensuring compliance with their visa conditions and confirming eligibility with their program or visa sponsor prior to applying.

At this time, we are unable to accommodate candidates on STEM OPT who require an i‑983. Fellows with already approved i‑983s, as well as those on pre‑grad OPT, CPT, J‑1, or H‑1B, are not impacted. This position may be subject to change in the future.