Research Assistant
Keystone Recruitment
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Job Description
Research Assistant
Keystone Recruitment is partnering with a leading AI research team on a large-scale supervised fine-tuning (SFT) initiative to improve how advanced language models respond to real-world questions. We are seeking strong writers and critical thinkers to contribute as independent contractors on a flexible, project-based basis. This opportunity 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
- $35–$45 per hour, based on experience and performance
- Independent contractor classification
Application Process
- Submit your resume
- Complete a brief background form
- Selected applicants will be invited to complete a short sample task
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Key skills/competency
- Writing
- Critical thinking
- AI research
- Language models
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Prompt engineering
- Content editing
- Data synthesis
How to Get Hired at Keystone Recruitment
- Research Keystone Recruitment's client: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their impact in AI research.
- Tailor your resume effectively: Customize your application to highlight strong written communication, critical thinking, remote work experience, and any exposure to AI or language models for the Research Assistant role.
- Showcase writing samples: Prepare a portfolio or examples of your clear, concise, and accurate writing, demonstrating your ability to synthesize complex information effectively.
- Prepare for the sample task: Anticipate tasks involving prompt creation, AI response evaluation, and content editing; practice these skills to demonstrate your capabilities during the application process.
- Emphasize autonomy and attention to detail: Be ready to discuss how you manage your time independently in a remote setting and maintain high attention to detail in your written work.
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