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Academic Researcher

$20–$55/hr

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About this role

Role Overview

Apply your subject-matter expertise to help train next-generation AI systems through high-quality, evidence-based research, analysis, and feedback. This remote contract role supports work across domains including finance, healthcare, STEM, engineering, legal, and policy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth research and analysis in your area of expertise.
  • Evaluate and synthesize academic literature, legal documents, and industry data to inform project outcomes.
  • Prepare, format, and review complex Word and PDF documents, including tracked changes, form filling, formatting, PDF editing, and data extraction.
  • Translate complex findings into clear, concise reports and presentations that meet Fortune 500 standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams, including legal, healthcare, policy, and finance professionals.
  • Ensure written deliverables are accurate, consistent, and aligned with designated guidelines.
  • Maintain professional written and verbal communication with stakeholders and team members.

Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in academic research, legal, policy, healthcare, or a related field.
  • A master’s degree, PhD, or JD from a recognized institution.
  • Advanced Word and PDF document-review skills, including tracked changes, formatting, data extraction, and document review.
  • Strong academic research, literature review, synthesis, report-writing, and presentation-development capabilities.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication, strong attention to detail, and the ability to produce polished, client-ready work.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and remote work independently.
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary teams on complex deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with or supporting Fortune 500 companies.
  • Experience with legal, healthcare, policy, or financial-operations document workflows.
  • An active publication or presentation record in academic or industry settings.

Work Terms

  • Remote independent-contractor engagement.

Compensation

  • $20 to $55 per hour.

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