Academic Researcher

Role overview

This remote contract position is focused on supporting the development of next-generation AI systems through rigorous academic research and high-quality analytical work. The role involves producing reliable, real-world inputs that help improve how models learn, reason, and perform.

Core responsibilities

• Carry out detailed research within your subject area and turn findings into well-supported, evidence-based insights.
• Work with advanced Word and PDF features to create, refine, format, and inspect complex documents, including tracked edits, form completion, and data extraction.
• Partner with teams across legal, healthcare, policy, and finance domains to contribute to varied project requirements.
• Convert dense research material into polished reports and presentations that meet Fortune 500-level expectations.
• Review academic papers, legal materials, or industry datasets and combine the information into usable project inputs.
• Check that all deliverables are accurate, consistent, and aligned with the required standards and instructions.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders and internal team members in both written and spoken form.

Required qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in academic research, legal work, policy, healthcare, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree, PhD, or JD from a recognized institution.
• Strong hands-on experience reviewing and preparing Word and PDF files, including tracked changes, formatting, document review, and data extraction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong eye for detail.
• Comfort managing several priorities at once in a remote, deadline-focused setting.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams on complex outputs.
• A track record of delivering high-quality, client-ready work.

Preferred background

• Experience supporting work for Fortune 500 organizations.
• Exposure to document-heavy workflows in legal, healthcare, policy, or financial operations settings.
• Evidence of academic or industry publications or presentations.

Additional information

This position is listed as a contract role and is based remotely. The source did not provide salary, stipend, perks, number of openings, start date, or application deadline details.