Research Assistant
Keystone Recruitment
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Job Description
About the Research Assistant Role at Keystone Recruitment
Keystone Recruitment is seeking highly skilled Generalists to join an accelerated initiative focused on improving AI systems designed for therapeutic-style conversations. This fully remote Research Assistant position offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to enhancing safe, supportive, and human-aligned AI behavior in mental health-oriented conversational environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and compare pairs of AI-generated responses.
- Evaluate responses against structured criteria such as empathy, tone, emotional awareness, and communication quality.
- Identify strengths, weaknesses, and alignment gaps in AI responses.
- Produce improved rewrites when responses do not meet quality standards.
- Provide structured, clear written feedback to research teams.
- Follow detailed evaluation guidelines consistently and accurately.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum requirement).
- Strong written communication and analytical skills.
- Ability to assess tone, emotional nuance, and supportive communication.
- High attention to detail and consistency in applying evaluation frameworks.
- Ability to begin immediately after onboarding.
Ideal Background
- Experience in psychology, counseling, communications, behavioral sciences, or related fields.
- Prior experience evaluating AI content, writing, editing, or quality assurance.
- Familiarity with mental health-adjacent communication standards.
Contract & Payment Details
- Independent contractor engagement.
- Fully remote; flexible schedule.
- Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise.
- Project duration may vary based on performance and business needs.
- No access to confidential or proprietary employer information required.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Keystone Recruitment is an equal opportunity organization and considers all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Key skills/competency
- AI Evaluation
- Natural Language Processing
- Empathy Assessment
- Written Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Behavioral Science
- Quality Assurance
- Feedback Provision
- Detail-Oriented
- Therapeutic Communication
How to Get Hired at Keystone Recruitment
- Research Keystone Recruitment's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for AI evaluation: Highlight experience in content analysis, editing, psychology, or AI interaction.
- Showcase communication expertise: Provide specific examples of clear written feedback and analytical assessments.
- Prepare for remote work discussions: Emphasize your ability to work independently, manage flexible schedules, and maintain consistency remotely.
- Understand AI ethics and empathy: Be ready to discuss your perspective on responsible AI development and empathetic communication.
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