Research Assistant

Pulse Media; Remote; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A research and development agency is looking for detail-oriented professionals to assist with a large-scale AI research project focused on improving language models. Responsibilities include creating structured prompts and reviewing AI-generated content. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills. The role is project-based, allowing for remote work with flexible hours, ideal for individuals who excel in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Remote work environment

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in research, education, writing, editing, analysis, or a related field.
• Strong ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, concisely, and accurately.
• Comfortable working independently with evolving guidelines and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Create structured prompts across various topics.
• Review and refine AI-generated responses for clarity and accuracy.
• Identify weaknesses and failure points in model outputs.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Research skills

Writing abilities

Attention to detail

Critical-thinking skills

Job description

Overview

One of our clients is seeking adaptable and detail-oriented professionals to support a large-scale AI research initiative. This project focuses on creating, evaluating, and refining high-quality task datasets used to improve advanced language models and AI-driven systems. The role is project-based and ideal for individuals with strong analytical reasoning, research skills, and writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create structured prompts across a broad range of general-interest and analytical topics
• Review, edit, and refine AI-generated responses for clarity, factual accuracy, coherence, and logical consistency
• Develop iterative prompt-response variations by adjusting tone, structure, formatting, or constraints
• Identify weaknesses, edge cases, and failure points in model outputs to support benchmarking and evaluation efforts
• Apply consistent quality standards across multiple content formats, including summaries, Q&A tasks, analytical writing, and instructional content

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in research, education, writing, editing, analysis, or a related field
• Strong ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, concisely, and accurately
• Excellent attention to detail and critical-thinking skills
• Comfortable working independently with evolving guidelines and feedback

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) or AI-assisted writing tools
• Experience with structured content creation, evaluation frameworks, or quality assurance processes

Work Details

• Independent contractor engagement
• Fully remote and asynchronous work environment
• Expected availability of 10–25 hours per week
• Project duration of approximately 2 weeks, with potential extension based on project needs
• Work delivered through batch-based task assignments

Compensation

• Compensation based on scope, experience, and performance
• Performance-based incentives may be available
• Paid weekly

Hiring Process

Applicants will submit a resume or professional profile and complete a brief intake form outlining relevant experience. A short, skills-based evaluation may be used to assess role-related capabilities. Automated tools may be utilized during the assessment process in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

Equal Opportunity

One of our clients is an equal opportunity organization. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.