Research Assistant
Keystone Recruitment
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Job Description
Research Assistant at Keystone Recruitment
One of Keystone Recruitment's clients is partnering with a leading AI research team on a large-scale supervised fine-tuning (SFT) initiative aimed at improving how advanced language models respond to real-world questions. This remote opportunity is for strong writers and critical thinkers to contribute as independent contractors on a flexible, project-based basis.
This Research Assistant position is ideal for individuals with excellent reasoning and communication skills who are interested in contributing to applied AI research while maintaining control over their schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Create realistic prompts that reflect how people naturally ask questions across general topics.
- Review and edit AI-generated responses for clarity, accuracy, and usefulness.
- Write high-quality human-authored responses to selected prompts.
- Generate small variations of prompts to test nuanced differences in model behavior.
- Evaluate responses across varying lengths, tones, and instructional styles.
- Identify ambiguities, weaknesses, or failure cases in model outputs.
Ideal Qualifications
- Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate.
- Strong written communication and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to synthesize information clearly and accurately.
- High attention to detail and comfort comparing similar written responses.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
Applicants from diverse academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Engagement Details
- Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule.
- Expected commitment: approximately 10–40 hours per week.
- Project-based engagement with potential for extension based on project needs.
- Work performed on an independent contractor basis.
Compensation & Contract Terms
Compensation is $35–$45 per hour, based on experience and performance, classified as an independent contractor.
Application Process
- Submit your resume.
- Complete a brief background form.
- Selected applicants will be invited to complete a short sample task.
Key skills/competency
- AI Research
- Language Models
- Prompt Engineering
- Content Creation
- Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Information Synthesis
- Independent Work
- Time Management
How to Get Hired at Keystone Recruitment
- Research Keystone Recruitment's impact: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their role in connecting talent with AI research.
- Customize your resume: Highlight strong writing, critical thinking, analytical skills, and any experience with AI-related content or data analysis relevant to the Research Assistant role.
- Showcase critical thinking: Prepare to demonstrate your ability to analyze, refine, and identify nuances in language model outputs and human-authored text during interviews.
- Master the sample task: This is a crucial step; dedicate time to excel in the prompt creation and response evaluation exercises to prove your practical skills.
- Emphasize remote work readiness: Articulate your experience with asynchronous, flexible work environments and your ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
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