Research Assistant
Nexus Consulting
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Job Description
About the Research Assistant Role at Nexus Consulting
We are seeking highly skilled Generalists to support an accelerated initiative focused on improving AI systems designed for therapeutic-style conversations. In this Research Assistant role, you will evaluate, compare, and refine AI-generated responses to ensure they meet high standards for empathy, emotional insight, communication clarity, and appropriateness in supportive dialogue settings. Your contributions will directly help research teams enhance safe, supportive, and human-aligned AI behavior in mental health–oriented conversational environments.
This project requires individuals who can begin immediately following a mandatory onboarding session.
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.
- Produce improved rewrites when responses do not meet quality standards.
- Provide structured, clear written feedback.
- 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.
Key skills/competency
- AI Evaluation
- Empathetic Communication
- Emotional Insight
- Content Refinement
- Written Feedback
- Analytical Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Attention to Detail
- Behavioral Science
- Guideline Adherence
How to Get Hired at Nexus Consulting
- Research Nexus Consulting's mission: Study their focus on AI improvement and ethical guidelines in AI development.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in AI evaluation, psychology, or strong analytical and communication skills for the Research Assistant role.
- Showcase written communication: Prepare to demonstrate your ability to provide clear, structured feedback and refine content.
- Emphasize attention to detail: Be ready to discuss how you consistently apply evaluation frameworks and guidelines.
- Prepare for a remote setup: Demonstrate your ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule effectively.
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