Strategic AI Research Resident — Remote

UPSIDE Group; Emeryville (CA); Remote; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

UPSIDE Foods is seeking an AI Resident within the Enterprise Intelligence team in a 12‑week residency that blends AI research with biology. You will frame strategic questions, perform rapid public research, and synthesize evidence-backed recommendations for executive leadership.

The role requires coordinating with scientists, engineers, and senior leaders, with remote work and Bay Area visits as needed. The position offers paid hourly compensation at $50/hour and requires 20–40 hours per week,

Qualifications

• Ownership and drive to lead a research mandate.
• MBA/consulting or hands-on experience in value capture for tech-enabled firms.
• Fluent with AI research tools to work quickly and rigorously.

Responsibilities

• Frame strategic questions with leadership and own the research plan end to end.
• Conduct fast desk research using AI tools and synthesize findings for decision-ready outputs.
• Speak with industry practitioners to test findings and refine insights.
• Back claims with external evidence and verify capabilities with experts.

Skills

Ownership

MBA/consulting

AI tools for research

Clear writing

Biotech/AI curiosity

Confidential handling

Availability 20 hrs/wk

MBA candidate/strategy background

Biotech/AI network

Lateral collaboration

Education

MBA or related

Tools

Claude

Gemini

NotebookLM

Job description

UPSIDE Foods is seeking an AI Resident within the Enterprise Intelligence team in a 12‑week residency that blends AI research with biology. You will frame strategic questions, perform rapid public research, and synthesize evidence-backed recommendations for executive leadership.

The role requires coordinating with scientists, engineers, and senior leaders, with remote work and Bay Area visits as needed. The position offers paid hourly compensation at $50/hour and requires 20–40 hours per week,