Music Expert (Master's+)

Overview

Handshake is recruiting ethnomusicologists and musicians with expertise in regional music from Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia (including East, Southeast, and Central Asia), Oceania, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Join the Handshake AI Fellowship to help advance AI’s understanding of global music traditions.

Details

• The position is remote and asynchronous - work independently from wherever you are.
• No technical or AI background required for participants, just deep music expertise.
• Flexible hours and the ability to work remotely, with no minimum commitment to hours.
• Project work includes and is not limited to developing domain-specific prompts and evaluating LLM responses.
• Learn new skills while contributing to the changing world of AI across various disciplines.
• Placement into a project will be dependent on project availability.

Qualifications

• Masters, PhD, or DMA holders in Music. Candidates with experience in regional music from Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia (including East, Southeast, and Central Asia), Oceania, or Sub-Saharan Africa are highly preferred.
• Able to participate in primarily asynchronous work in partnership with leading AI labs.