Senior Subject Matter Expert

Job Title: Course Design Associate (SME) – Statistics & LLMs Position Overview We are looking for a Course Design Associate (Subject Matter Expert) to contribute to the development of a high-impact online course at the intersection of Statistics and Large Language Models (LLMs). This role is primarily intellectual and content-focused, involving reviewing, refining, and enhancing course material to ensure conceptual clarity, strong pedagogical flow, and relevance for a non-specialist audience. You will also support video content refinement and collaborate closely with the production team. Key Responsibilities Course Content & Pedagogy Review scripts, slide decks, and exercises for clarity, accuracy, and learning flow Provide structured feedback on what is clear, confusing, or missing Enhance content using examples, analogies, and case-based insights Identify and fix gaps in Excel and Python-based exercises Suggest improvements to make complex statistical concepts easy to understand Footage Review & Content Direction Review lecture recordings with a content-first perspective Identify areas where explanations can be improved or simplified Provide timestamped feedback for edits based on learning objectives Suggest visual aids (slides, animations, screen recordings) to improve understanding Collaborate with editing teams to refine final output Production Coordination Track progress across scripts, recordings, and edits Coordinate with production teams for visuals, graphics, and edits Review captions for technical accuracy Ensure timely delivery across all course modules Required Qualifications 10–12 years of experience in Statistics, Data Science, Econometrics, or related field Strong understanding of: Descriptive statistics Probability Distributions Hypothesis testing Regression Hands-on experience with: Python (for statistical analysis) Excel (data handling and exercises) Ability to identify conceptual gaps and simplify complex ideas Strong communication and content review skills Self-driven and detail-oriented approach Preferred Qualifications Experience as a Teaching Assistant, tutor, or instructor Exposure to online learning / MOOCs / course development Familiarity with LLM tools (e.g., ChatGPT) and their limitations Experience reviewing or creating educational content Basic experience with screen recording or content tools Working Arrangement Project-based engagement (5 months) Commitment: 20–25 hours per week Onsite / hybrid flexibility depending on project stage Immediate joiners preferred Role Summary This role is ideal for professionals who combine strong statistical expertise with the ability to think like a learner, ensuring that complex ideas are delivered in a clear, engaging, and impactful way.