Research Assistant
Nexus Consulting
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Job Description
About the Research Assistant Role at Nexus Consulting
We are actively seeking highly skilled Generalists to join Nexus Consulting as a Research Assistant. This 100% remote position is crucial for an accelerated initiative aimed at enhancing AI systems designed for therapeutic-style conversations. Your primary focus will be to evaluate, compare, and refine AI-generated responses, ensuring they meet the highest standards for empathy, emotional insight, communication clarity, and overall appropriateness within supportive dialogue settings. This role offers the unique opportunity to directly contribute to research efforts, fostering safe, supportive, and human-aligned AI behavior, particularly in mental health-oriented conversational environments. Successful candidates will be ready to commence work immediately following a mandatory onboarding session.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and compare pairs of AI-generated responses against structured criteria.
- Evaluate responses for empathy, tone, emotional awareness, and communication quality.
- Identify strengths, weaknesses, and alignment gaps in AI outputs.
- Produce improved rewrites for responses that do not meet established quality standards.
- Provide structured, clear, and concise written feedback.
- Consistently and accurately follow detailed evaluation guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum requirement).
- Strong written communication and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated 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
This engagement is for an independent contractor. The role is fully remote with a flexible schedule, offering weekly payments via Stripe or Wise. Project duration may vary based on performance and business needs. No access to confidential or proprietary employer information is required.
Key skills/competency
- AI evaluation
- Empathetic communication
- Emotional insight
- Analytical skills
- Structured feedback
- Content quality
- Attention to detail
- Written communication
- Guideline adherence
- Behavioral sciences understanding
How to Get Hired at Nexus Consulting
- Research Nexus Consulting's mission: Study their approach to AI and consulting, and how this Research Assistant role aligns with their values.
- Tailor your resume for AI evaluation: Highlight your experience in content review, analytical skills, and any exposure to AI systems or behavioral sciences.
- Emphasize communication skills: Prepare to showcase your strong written communication and ability to provide clear, structured feedback.
- Demonstrate attention to detail: Be ready to discuss examples where your meticulousness ensured high-quality outcomes and adherence to guidelines.
- Prepare for a remote interview: Showcase your ability to work independently and effectively in a global, remote setting during your interview process with Nexus Consulting.
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