PhD Italian Studies Consultant

Aligned Labs; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible remote projects

No-stress matching

Expert community

Impact on AI research

Job summary

Aligned is seeking talented PhD-level Italian Studies experts for immediate, part-time, fully remote work to support AI research projects. New experts start at $50–$55 USD per hour with potential to scale up to $100 per hour for high performers.

This role emphasizes native/fluent English writing at university level and collaboration with top AI researchers. Eligible candidates hold a PhD in Italian literature, Renaissance studies, art history, or language and culture, and have at least 3 years

Qualifications

• Native or fluent English speaker with university-level writing ability.
• PhD in Italian literature, Italian Renaissance studies, Italian art history, or Italian language and culture from a reputable university.
• At least 3 years of academic or professional experience in Italian studies at a well-regarded organization.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex cultural and literary concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support AI research projects with Italian studies expertise.
• Explain complex cultural and literary concepts clearly to expert and non-expert audiences.
• Collaborate with AI researchers and project teams on freelance assignments.
• Manage freelance projects and communicate effectively to align with client needs.

Skills

English fluency

Academic writing

Education

PhD in Italian literature / Italian studies / Italian art history / Italian language & culture

Job description

About the Role

Aligned is expanding its team of expert consultants with **talented PhD Italian Studies experts** for immediate **part-time, fully remote** work supporting **AI research**. Projects start at **$50-55 USD / hour** for newly approved experts and can scale upwards of $100 USD / hour for high-performing experts.

We are seeking individuals with a **PhD in Italian literature, Italian Renaissance studies, Italian art history, or Italian language and culture**. This is an opportunity to supplement your income with well-paying freelance projects at the world's top AI research and frontier model companies, leveraging your hard-earned skills and insights within a talented community of Italian language and culture experts.

About Aligned

At Aligned, we have built a platform that connects the world’s most talented professionals to **freelance projects at AI companies** in need of their expertise. Our community comprises the top 10% of experts and freelancers in every domain, from doctors and scientists to engineers and business professionals.

Unlike low-skill freelance work on traditional consulting platforms, our community of experts **set their own pay** and are exclusively matched to the **top-paying projects** at the world's leading AI research companies.

How it Works

• Verification: Complete a short application verifying your education and experience.


• Matching: Once approved, you'll immediately be eligible for paid projects that match your areas of expertise.


• Payment: Projects are paid **hourly** and start at **$50-55 USD / hour** for newly approved experts. You will be paid **bi-weekly**.

Minimum Qualifications

You are a **native or fluent English speaker** and can confidently write at the university level.

• You have a **PhD in Italian literature, Italian Renaissance studies, Italian art history, Italian language and culture, or a closely related field** from a reputable university.


• You have a minimum of **3 years of academic or professional experience** in Italian studies at a well-regarded organization.


• You possess **exceptional communication skills**, with a proven ability to explain complex cultural and literary concepts clearly to both expert and non-expert audiences.

Benefits

• **Competitive Compensation**: Set your own rates and work on your own terms.


• **Flexible Remote Projects**: All jobs are fully remote with flexible hours.


• **No-Stress Matching**: No need to search for jobs or promote yourself. We do the work.


• **Expert Community**: Gain access to a network of like-minded experts and professionals.


• **Impact on the Future of AI**: Regularly contribute to unreleased AI projects at the world's top AI research companies.

Join the Aligned community of global professionals and domain experts powering the technology of tomorrow!