Researcher Jobs in Virginia Beach

Prolific is building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world. We are looking for Study Participants across the USA to take part in academic and applied research studies for global businesses and educational faculties.

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

Researchers pay up to $18/hr per study completed. Many tasks are short, but studies may require up to one hour of uninterrupted work.

As a participant, you will respond thoughtfully to various tasks, including:

• AI Training & Evaluation: ranking responses or providing creative prompts for large language models.
• 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 such as psychology, economics, and sociology.
• Interviews: engaging in one‑on‑one deep dives regarding your professional expertise or lived experience.
• Surveys & Questionnaires: sharing opinions on current events, consumer habits, or workplace culture.

• Diverse perspective with relevant experience, knowledge, or lived context.
• Attention to detail: ability to remain focused and provide high‑quality data for the duration of a study.
• Technical setup: reliable, fast internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop computer.
• Financial readiness: a PayPal account to receive payments and willingness to self‑declare earnings as a self‑employed participant.