Research and development

Research Assistant (Remote)

Hired

New Zealand9 days ago
ContractMid level

What the role involves

  • Collecting source documents
  • Comparing sources
  • Preparing research notes

What they ask for

at least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to collect and organize reliable information; able to record sources, context, and open questions; reliable high-speed internet; suitable home-working setup

About the job

  • Role: Research Assistant (Remote)
  • Location: Remote (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States)
  • Pay: US$18 per hour

Applicants must currently reside in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States.

Overview

We are recruiting a Research Assistant for AI projects. You will examine general research questions, compare evidence against defined questions, and prepare structured research notes for review, keeping the evidence trail and open questions clear.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collect assigned assigned source documents and data records related to general research questions.
  • Compare sources for consistent findings and meaningful differences.
  • Record source details, scope, and open questions in organized research notes.
  • Prepare structured research notes, linking conclusions to supporting evidence.
  • Flag missing sources, unclear definitions, or conflicting evidence for further review.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old and able to communicate in English.
  • Ability to collect and organize reliable information for assigned questions.
  • Ability to record sources, context, and open questions clearly.
  • Reliable high-speed internet and a suitable home-working setup.
  • Previous research assistance, information review, or academic project work experience is helpful but not required.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds. Applicants are considered based on relevant skills, qualifications and project eligibility requirements, without discrimination on grounds protected by applicable law.

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