Calling Bengali Culinary Experts, Food Historians & Language Scholars (PhD/Masters or Equivalent)

Commitment: 10-20 hours/week for 12 months (with potential extension).

Compensation: Among the highest in the industry, aligned with experience and expertise.

Who should apply

We're looking for Bengal's most respected voices. Those who deeply understand the roots of Bengali cuisine, culinary customs, food vocabulary, and how it is woven into local traditions, rituals, and language.

You should meet most or all of the following:

Native fluency in Bengali (reading and writing)

Strong command of English (for prompt interpretation and evaluation)

Academic or professional background in Bengali food history, culinary culture, hotel/restaurant management, gastronomy, food anthropology, or food writing

A PhD or Master's degree is preferred, but credible experience as a Bengali food expert, culinary researcher, or food writer/blogger will also be considered

Passion for accuracy, depth, and preserving linguistic and culinary authenticity

Comfortable using AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.

Your Role Teach AI to Understand the Deep Roots of Bengal Cuisine - From Regional Flavors to Culinary Heritage.

Create culturally rich Bengali-language prompts to challenge AI, exploring dishes, ingredients, spice combinations, and food idioms unique to Bengal

Review and critique AI responses for authenticity, cultural sensitivity, and regional nuance

Flag misinterpretations (e.g., confusing shorshe ilish with fish curry, or treating ghonto, chorchori, and jhol as interchangeable)

Collaborate with a global team to build AI that doesn't just know Indian cuisine, but respects, reflects, and celebrates its complexity

This is not a content gig. This is a mission to preserve and elevate India's culinary knowledge in the age of AI.