Social Science Research Assistant | $30-$50/hr Remote
Overview
A remote contractor role guiding next-gen AI systems through high fidelity social science input. You’ll design authentic evaluation tasks, craft research artifacts, and apply rigorous methods to ensure models learn from real-world data. No AI background needed; your social science expertise is the key to shaping evaluation standards and model performance.
What You'll Do7
- 1Create complex evaluation tasks that mirror real-world research scenarios in your field such as survey design, qualitative coding, literature synthesis, and statistical analysis
- 2Source and assemble realistic research artifacts including survey instruments, coded datasets, statistical outputs, and supporting documents
- 3Choose appropriate methodologies and provide clear interpretations grounded in social science best practices
- 4Develop detailed grading rubrics (35+ items) to assess methodological choices, execution fidelity, and interpretation quality
- 5Ensure tasks reflect the depth and nuance of day-to-day research work and avoid simplistic or textbook exercises
- 6Collaborate asynchronously with project leads to refine tasks, data, and evaluation frameworks
- 7Maintain high standards of rigor, transparency, and thoroughness across all deliverables
Requirements7
- 1Bachelor's or Master’s degree in sociology, economics, psychology, political science, or related social science field
- 2At least 2 years of hands-on experience with survey design, qualitative coding, literature reviews, and statistical software (eg SPSS, R, Stata)
- 3Demonstrated ability to synthesize diverse sources and produce well-documented data artifacts
- 4Strong methodological rigor and commitment to reproducible research practices
- 5Experience creating or applying comprehensive grading rubrics or evaluation guidelines
- 6Comfort handling detailed, multi-source research tasks and data types
- 7Proficient written English suitable for drafting technical research content and evaluation materials
Who Should Apply
Ideal candidates are seasoned social scientists who enjoy designing robust research tasks, synthesizing sources, and setting clear evaluation standards. You should excel at translating complex ideas into practical artifacts for AI training and be comfortable working independently on detailed assignments.
Salary Insight
Compensation is task-based and paid per completed item that meets project standards; exact rates vary with experience and workflow.
Location
Required Skills
Application Tip
Prepare a brief portfolio fragment showing a sample evaluation task and a rubric you would use, then tailor it to align with the project’s advanced research focus.
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