Remote Study Participants - AI & Research (Napier)

Prolific; Napier; Remote; NZD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolific in New Zealand seeks Study Participants from all professional backgrounds to contribute to academic and applied research projects. You will be paid for participating in studies that can range from short tasks to sessions up to one hour.

Applicants should have various educational backgrounds including high school through PhD and must have reliable internet, a computer, and a PayPal account to receive payments; successful candidates can join quickly and work flexible hours from home.

Qualifications

• Diverse professional background welcome, from entry to executive.
• Attention to detail for high quality data across studies.
• Reliable internet and a computer for tasks and submissions.
• Willingness to self-declare earnings as a self-employed participant.

Responsibilities

• Rank responses in AI training by quality and usefulness.
• Participate in behavioral experiments and cognitive tasks.
• Provide feedback on software, apps, or product concepts.
• Assist researchers with data collection for academic studies.

Skills

Diverse perspective

Attention to detail

Technical setup

Financial readiness

Education

No High School Diploma / High School Graduates

Trade School & Vocational Professionals (MBO)

Undergraduate & Master’s Degree Holders (HBO/WO)

PhD Candidates & Doctoral Researchers

Tools

PayPal account

Stable internet connection

Desktop or laptop computer

Job description

About Prolific

Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world.

About Prolific

Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world.

Over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations use Prolific to gather data from paid study participants with a wide variety of experiences, knowledge, and skills.

The role

We are looking for Study Participants from all professional backgrounds across New Zealand to take part in academic and applied research studies for global businesses and educational faculties.

Whether you are just starting your career or are a seasoned expert, your perspective is valuable. We are actively seeking a diverse range of educational backgrounds, including:

• No High School Diploma / High School Graduates
• Trade School & Vocational Professionals (MBO)
• Undergraduate & Master's Degree Holders (HBO/WO)
• PhD Candidates & Doctoral Researchers

If you have the necessary experience, we'll send you a quick 10- to 15-minute screening to assess your suitability. If successful, you'll be invited to join Prolific as a participant, where you'll get paid to contribute to a wide range of projects.

While many tasks are short, you should be prepared for studies that require up to one hour of uninterrupted work.

What you'll bring

As a participant, you will contribute to high-quality research outcomes by responding thoughtfully to various tasks, including:

• AI Training & Evaluation: helping refine Large Language Models by ranking responses or providing creative prompts.
• Behavioral Experiments: participating in decision-making tasks and cognitive games.
• User Research: providing feedback on new software, apps, or product concepts.
• Academic Studies: assisting university researchers in fields like psychology, economics, and sociology.
• Interviews: engaging in one-on-one deep dives regarding your professional expertise or lived experience.
• Surveys & Questionnaires: sharing your opinions on current events, consumer habits, or workplace culture.

What you'll be doing in the role

• Diverse Perspective: a track record of relevant experience, knowledge, or lived context (from entry-level roles to executive or academic positions).
• Attention to Detail: the ability to remain focused and provide high-quality data for the duration of a study.
• Technical Setup: a reliable, fast internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop computer.
• Financial Readiness: a PayPal account to receive payments and a willingness to self-declare earnings as a self-employed participant.

Why Prolific is a great platform to join as a Participant

Joining our platform as a Prolific participant will give you the chance to influence the AI models of the future using professional legal expertise. Once you pass our assessment, you can join Prolific in just 15 minutes, and start enjoying competitive pay rates, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home.

We've built a unique platform that connects researchers and companies with a global pool of participants, enabling the collection of high-quality, ethically sourced human behavioural data and feedback. This data is the cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems.

We believe that the next leap in AI capabilities won't come solely from scaling existing models, but from integrating diverse human perspectives and behaviours into AI development. By providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of AI innovation – one that reflects the breadth and the best of humanity.

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