Job Title: Academic Content Specialist (Remote)Employment Type: Remote, part-time independent contractorLocation: Remote within United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Australia & New Zealand (You must be legally authorised to work in the country where you are based)Compensation: $15 - $18 per hour based on location, experience, responsibilities, and performance.Role Overview:We are hiring on behalf of one of our clients, a leading global player in the AI space. This remote, part-time contract role is designed for individuals with a strong background in higher education or academic research. You will be responsible for ensuring that AI models can handle complex academic tasks—from summarizing research papers to solving higher-level problems—with the rigor, formality, and accuracy expected in an educational setting.Key Responsibilities:Evaluate AI responses to academic prompts (e.g., essay questions, research summaries, complex problem sets) for accuracy, depth, and pedagogical value.Fact-check assertions and data points against credible academic sources, peer-reviewed journals, and textbooks.Verify the authenticity of citations and references generated by the AI to ensure it is not fabricating ("hallucinating") sources.Write original, "gold standard" academic responses that demonstrate proper argumentation, formal tone, and correct citation formatting (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).Assess the model's ability to explain complex concepts step-by-step without oversimplifying or losing critical nuance.Qualifications:Strong academic background (Master's or PhD candidates/graduates are highly preferred) in any major discipline (STEM, Humanities, Social Sciences).Experience in academic writing, research, teaching assistantships, or tutoring at the college level.Deep familiarity with academic citation standards and research methodologies.Ability to write in a strictly objective, formal, and authoritative tone.Comfortable working independently in a remote environment, managing time across multiple projects.Compensation and Benefits:Rate: Earn up to $18 USD/hr (Rates vary based on project complexity and expertise).Flexibility: 100% remote with no fixed schedule. Contributors typically spend 5–10 hours per week, with the option to work up to 40 hours.Equal Opportunity Employer:We're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and celebrate diversity in our workforce.