Academic Researcher - Remote

YO IT Consulting; Washington; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

YO IT Consulting is looking for a remote Academic Researcher to help train next-generation AI systems. This role involves conducting research, preparing documents, and collaborating with teams across various sectors.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree, PhD, or JD, with outstanding communication skills and at least 3 years of experience in academic or related fields. Join us to shape the future of AI with quality insights!

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant professional experience in academic research, legal, policy, healthcare, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing and reviewing Word and PDF documents.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis in your area of expertise.
• Prepare, format, and review complex documents in Word and PDF.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support diverse project needs.

Skills

Academic research

Document preparation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree, PhD, or JD

Tools

Word

PDF

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Academic Researcher

Job Type: Contract

Location: Remote

Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis in your area of expertise, delivering high-quality, evidence-based insights.
• Prepare, format, and review complex documents in Word and PDF, utilizing advanced features such as tracked changes, form filling, and data extraction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, healthcare, policy, and finance professionals, to support diverse project needs.
• Translate complex research findings into clear, concise reports and presentations tailored for Fortune 500 standards.
• Evaluate and synthesize academic literature, legal documents, or industry data to inform project outcomes.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with designated guidelines in all written deliverables.
• Maintain clear and professional written and verbal communication with project stakeholders and team members.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant professional experience in academic research, legal, policy, healthcare, or related sectors.
• Master’s degree, PhD, or JD from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing and reviewing Word and PDF documents (tracked changes, formatting, data extraction, document review).
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on complex deliverables.
• Proven record of producing high-quality, client‑ready outputs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with or for Fortune 500 companies.
• Prior involvement in legal, healthcare, policy, or financial operations document workflows.
• Active publication or presentation record in academic or industry settings.