US Residents - Survey Participants - Chicago

Prolific; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 1,515,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Work from home

Job summary

Prolific is seeking AI Trainers/Study Participants across the United States to support academic and applied research projects. As a participant, you will contribute to high‑quality research by performing tasks such as evaluating AI prompts, taking part in behavioral experiments, user research, and surveys.

The role offers flexible hours and pay up to $18/hr, with screening taking 10–15 minutes. Ideal candidates bring diverse experiences and the ability to focus on tasks for up to an hour.

Qualifications

• Diverse educational backgrounds welcomed, from no diploma to PhD candidates.
• Screening interview of 10–15 minutes to assess suitability.
• Compensation up to $18/hr per study with tasks that may take up to one hour.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Diverse Perspective

Attention to Detail

Technical Setup

Financial Readiness

Education

No High School Diploma / High School Graduates

Trade School & Vocational Professionals

Undergraduate & Master’s Degree Holders

PhD Candidates & Doctoral Researchers

Tools

PayPal

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.

AI Trainers - United States

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 AI Trainers/Study Participants from all professional backgrounds across the United States 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.

Compensation: Researchers looking for your profile tend to pay up to $18/hr per study completed. While many tasks are short, you should be prepared for studies that require up to one hour of uninterrupted work.

What you'll be doing in the role

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 bring

• 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 Join Prolific?

Joining our platform as a Prolific participant will give you the chance to contribute to meaningful research used by universities, researchers, and global organizations. Once you pass our screening, 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 organizations with a global pool of participants, enabling the collection of high‑quality, ethically sourced human behavioral data and feedback. This data helps researchers answer important questions, improve products and services, and advance knowledge across disciplines.

We believe that the best research outcomes come from diverse human perspectives and experiences. By providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of research innovation – one that reflects the breadth and the best of humanity.

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