Research & Science Headhunter

Frontier AI Lab; United States; A distancia; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work

Descripción de la vacante

Remotebridge is seeking a Research & Science Headhunter to identify and recruit PhD-level researchers for remote, part-time paid roles. You will source globally, assess scientific achievements, and manage referrals with strict confidentiality.

This contractor role emphasizes independence, ethical sourcing, and compliance across all processes, with success-based referral fees. Prior AI domain experience is not required; domain knowledge is valued.

Formación

• Proven experience in scientific or life-sciences recruiting.
• Expertise in Boolean sourcing and publication assessment.
• Strong knowledge of life sciences and related research domains.
• Track record of international sourcing for niche scientific roles.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to screen candidates for technical expertise and fit.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and engage PhD-level researchers and scientists globally.
• Source talent using academic networks and publication databases.
• Screen candidates' scientific achievements and publications.
• Generate referrals and facilitate introductions to customer teams for remote, part-time paid roles.
• Maintain confidentiality of candidate and client information.
• Track sourcing activity and report market insights.
• Operate independently with adherence to processes and legal standards.

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Research & Science Headhunter

Job Type: Contractor

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. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. This is a referral partnership; success fee of $1,000–$5,000 per placement, set per role before sourcing begins.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage outstanding PhD-level researchers and scientists across the life sciences, computational biology, battery chemistry, and related domains
• Leverage academic networks and publication databases to source exceptional talent globally
• Screen and assess candidates' scientific achievements, publication history, and suitability for project requirements
• Generate high-quality referrals and facilitate introductions to the customer's team for remote, part-time paid expert roles
• Maintain strict confidentiality while handling sensitive candidate and client information
• Track, document, and report on sourcing and referral activity, sharing insights into talent market dynamics
• Operate independently, ensuring compliance with agreed processes and all relevant legal and ethical standards

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in scientific or life-sciences recruiting and PhD-level talent sourcing
• Expertise in Boolean sourcing, publication assessment, and leveraging academic/industry research networks
• Strong knowledge of life sciences and research fields such as battery chemistry, computational biology, and biostatistics
• Track record of successful international sourcing for niche, hard-to-find scientific roles
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
• Ability to screen candidates for technical expertise and fit
• High degree of professionalism, independence, and discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting at the PhD/research level in scientific or life-sciences domains
• Established network of researchers and academic contacts
• Experience sourcing in specialized domains such as battery chemistry, computational biology, or biostatistics

Contract Details

This is an independent contractor engagement, not an employment position. There are no fixed working hours or guaranteed volume of assignments. Contractors are responsible for their own business expenses and applicable taxes.