Ancient Portrait Analysis by Blinded Coder

Title: Blind Coder for Archaeological Portrait Morphology (25 Figures, Flat Fee) Project Overview: We are recruiting a meticulous blinded coder for a pilot inter-rater reliability (IRR) study in classical archaeology. You will analyze high-resolution facial portraits of ancient Greek and Roman figures, coding nasofrontal junction morphology and status indicators using a standardized codebook. Content Note: This task involves analyzing high-resolution images of ancient Greek and Roman portraiture. Some figures depict nude or semi-nude subjects consistent with classical artistic conventions. All images are scholarly, non-explicit, and presented in an academic context. If you prefer not to work with this type of content, please kindly pass on this opportunity. Scope of Work: • Complete a 5-figure screening test following structured coding rules (required before full task assignment) • Code a randomized set of 20 pilot figures • Submit completed coding form within 48 hours of full packet release Requirements: • High attention to detail; ability to follow strict coding protocols is essential • Experience in art history, archaeology, anthropology, or visual morphology analysis is preferred but not required • Availability within the next 7 days Compensation & Structure: • Screening test: Three freelancers will be invited to complete the screening test. Each will be paid $20 upon good-faith completion, regardless of pass/fail outcome • Remaining $130 released upon satisfactory completion of the 20-figure IRR packet • Total Flat Fee: $150 (USD) for the complete 25-figure task **Contingency** • If the analysis of the blind coder’s submission warrants, you may be contacted for a paid follow-up Budget Cap: Total project compensation will not exceed $300 USD under any circumstances. Selection Process: 1. Submit your application with brief relevant experience. 2. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to complete a paid 5-figure screening test ($20 flat fee). 3. One candidate—the one who demonstrates the strongest protocol adherence on the screener—will be offered the full 20-figure pilot task ($130 flat fee). Note: Only 3 applicants will be selected for the paid screening phase to ensure quality control and efficient budget management. Quality Threshold: After you complete the 20-figure packet, we will calculate inter-rater reliability (Cohen's kappa). If inter-rater reliability falls below the standard threshold (κ < 0.70), you may be contacted for a small paid follow-up (flat fee, mutually agreed). Application Instructions: Please submit- 1. Brief CV or relevant coursework/experience demonstrating attention to detail or similar tasks requiring strict adherence to instructions. 2. A 2-sentence statement of availability. 3. Confirmation you understand blinded coding protocols (you will code images without knowledge of the study hypothesis, other coders' decisions, or contextual metadata; you will follow the codebook strictly rather than intuition) All materials are pre-packaged. No prior research required. Upon hire, you will receive: (1) workflow instructions for the [login to view URL] form, (2) a curated codebook excerpt with anatomical decision rules and visual exemplars.

Project ID: 40496026