Research Expert STEM
North Star Staffing
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Job Description
Role Overview: Research Expert STEM
North Star Staffing is seeking highly skilled Research Expert STEM professionals on behalf of our client. This critical role focuses on identifying high-impact open scientific questions and developing structured knowledge bases to advance long-term research. You will leverage your deep domain expertise to define transformative research questions and curate comprehensive learning pathways.
Scope of Work
The successful Research Expert STEM will apply their specialized knowledge to evaluate research significance, define new avenues for scientific inquiry, and organize complex technical information into accessible and structured formats.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced academic or research experience in Chemistry, Applied Physics, Materials Science & Engineering, or a closely related STEM field.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate research significance and tractability.
- Strong synthesis skills across large bodies of technical literature.
- Clear written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current or completed doctoral-level research experience.
- Experience mentoring students or junior researchers.
- Experience designing research roadmaps or structured learning frameworks.
- Publications or demonstrated contributions in relevant technical domains.
Engagement Details
- This is an independent contractor engagement.
- Fully remote with flexible scheduling, allowing for global participation.
- Project-based work with potential for extension based on project needs.
- Hourly compensation ranges from $80 to $90, depending on experience and scope.
- Weekly payment via secure payment platforms.
Applicants must be legally authorized to provide independent contractor services in their country of residence. We are committed to equal opportunity and consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Key skills/competency
- Research Methodology
- Scientific Curation
- Domain Expertise (Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science)
- Knowledge Base Development
- Academic Writing
- Literature Review
- Critical Analysis
- Scientific Communication
- Project-based Work
- Problem Solving
How to Get Hired at North Star Staffing
- Research North Star Staffing's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight advanced STEM research, synthesis skills, and communication, aligning with North Star Staffing's project focus.
- Showcase domain expertise: Provide specific examples of evaluating research significance and tractability in your application.
- Prepare for competency-based interviews: Practice discussing your experience in defining research questions and curating knowledge.
- Emphasize remote work suitability: Demonstrate your ability to work autonomously and communicate effectively in a global remote setup.
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