Academic Researcher

Role overview

This remote contract position is focused on supporting the development of next-generation AI systems through rigorous research and high-quality domain input. The work involves turning specialist knowledge into precise, usable material that helps improve how models learn, reason, and perform.

Core responsibilities

• Carry out detailed research and analysis within your field, producing well-supported insights grounded in evidence.
• Work with complex Word and PDF files, including tasks such as tracked edits, form completion, and extracting information.
• Partner with teams across legal, healthcare, policy, and finance functions to support a variety of project requirements.
• Convert technical or specialized findings into concise reports and presentations suitable for Fortune 500-level expectations.
• Review academic papers, legal materials, and sector data, then combine the findings into practical outputs that guide project decisions.
• Check all deliverables carefully to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to provided standards.
• Keep communication clear, professional, and timely with stakeholders and internal team members.

Required qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in academic research, legal work, policy, healthcare, or a closely related area.
• A Master’s degree, PhD, or JD from an accredited institution.
• Strong hands-on experience reviewing and preparing Word and PDF documents, including formatting, tracked changes, and data extraction.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, along with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle several priorities effectively in a remote setting with tight deadlines.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams on demanding deliverables.
• A track record of producing polished, client-ready work.

Preferred background

• Exposure to projects for Fortune 500 organizations is an advantage.
• Experience with document workflows in legal, healthcare, policy, or financial operations is preferred.
• Evidence of academic or industry publications and/or presentations is a plus.

Additional information

This position is listed as a contract role and is based remotely. The opportunity is intended for experienced professionals who can contribute high-quality research and documentation support in a deadline-driven environment.

About the role

The role combines advanced research, document analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to support AI training and related project work. Candidates should be comfortable working with complex materials and translating them into structured, accurate, and professional deliverables.