Academic Researchers
$20 - $60/hourpay
Required Skills
academic research
document review
ms word (advanced features: tracked changes, formatting)
pdf editing and data extraction
written communication
verbal communication
attention to detail
literature review and synthesis
report writing
presentation development
collaboration with cross-functional teams
remote work proficiency
time management
deadline management
multidisciplinary teamwork
About micro1
micro1 connects domain experts to the development of frontier AI models. Real-world expertise is turned into training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how models perform. AI labs and enterprises use micro1 to train models and build reliable AI agents through advanced evaluations and reinforcement learning environments. Experts contribute directly to how AI systems learn, reason, and perform across domains like finance, healthcare, engineering, and more. Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality contributions at scale.
Our goal is to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. We’ve raised $40M+ in funding, and our AI recruiter has powered over 1 million AI-led interviews as our global network of experts grows into the human intelligence layer for AI.
Job Description
Job Title: Academic Researcher
Job Type: Contractor (Full-time or Part-time)
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
We are seeking accomplished Academic Researchers to join our customer's team in a dynamic, expert-level capacity. This contract role is ideal for professionals who thrive in remote, collaborative environments and demonstrate exceptional proficiency in academic research, document review, and written communication.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth research and analysis in your area of expertise, delivering high-quality, evidence-based insights.
- Prepare, format, and review complex documents in Word and PDF, utilizing advanced features such as tracked changes, form filling, and data extraction.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, healthcare, policy, and finance professionals, to support diverse project needs.
- Translate complex research findings into clear, concise reports and presentations tailored for Fortune 500 standards.
- Evaluate and synthesize academic literature, legal documents, or industry data to inform project outcomes.
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with designated guidelines in all written deliverables.
- Maintain clear and professional written and verbal communication with project stakeholders and team members.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum 3+ years of relevant professional experience in academic research, legal, policy, healthcare, or related sectors.
- Master’s degree, PhD, or JD from a recognized institution.
- Demonstrated expertise in preparing and reviewing Word and PDF documents (tracked changes, formatting, data extraction, document review).
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote, deadline-driven environment.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on complex deliverables.
- Proven record of producing high-quality, client-ready outputs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with or for Fortune 500 companies.
- Prior involvement in legal, healthcare, policy, or financial operations document workflows.
- Active publication or presentation record in academic or industry settings.