Research Assistant
Nexus Consulting
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Job Description
Research Assistant at Nexus Consulting
We are seeking highly skilled Generalists (Bachelor’s degree required) 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
- Therapeutic Communication
- Empathy Assessment
- Content Quality Assurance
- Written Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Behavioral Science
- Detail Orientation
- Feedback Provision
- Language Refinement
How to Get Hired at Nexus Consulting
- Research Nexus Consulting's mission: Study their focus on AI and mental health, understanding their commitment to human-aligned technology.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in AI evaluation, psychological insights, strong analytical writing, and behavioral sciences relevant to the Research Assistant role.
- Showcase communication and empathy skills: Prepare examples demonstrating your ability to assess tone, emotional nuance, and provide clear, constructive feedback.
- Emphasize attention to detail: Be ready to discuss instances where you've applied complex evaluation frameworks consistently and accurately.
- Prepare for a prompt start: Clearly communicate your immediate availability and eagerness to contribute to fast-paced AI improvement initiatives.
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