Generalist Search Expert – AI Research & Information Retrieval

Generalist Search Expert – Research & Information Retrieval

**We Are Hiring Remote Hourly Contract $40–$70 per Hour**

About the Opportunity

We are hiring detail-oriented Generalist Search Experts to support a research initiative focused on improving the accuracy and performance of advanced AI systems. This opportunity is ideal for researchers, professors, PhD holders, and subject-matter experts with strong research and information retrieval skills across the humanities and social sciences.

In this role, you will conduct extensive online research across hundreds of webpages, identify relevant and reliable information, and retrieve information with a high degree of precision and completeness. Your expertise will help establish high-quality research standards and support the development of more capable AI systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive online research across hundreds of webpages to identify relevant and accurate information.
• Retrieve, verify, and organize information from diverse digital sources.
• Evaluate the relevance, reliability, and completeness of research findings.
• Apply systematic search strategies to achieve high precision and recall.
• Analyze information across multiple sources and present findings in a clear, structured format.
• Maintain accuracy and consistency throughout the research and information retrieval process.
• Follow project guidelines and quality standards to support reliable AI research and evaluation.

Required Qualifications

We welcome applications from experienced researchers, academics, professors, and PhD holders with expertise in one or more of the following disciplines:

• History
• Philosophy
• Linguistics
• Sociology
• Political Science
• Economics and Public Policy
• Fine Arts and Art History
• Media and Communication Studies
• Literature

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong online research and information retrieval skills.
• Ability to locate relevant information efficiently across multiple websites and digital resources.
• Excellent analytical thinking and critical evaluation skills.
• Strong written communication and information synthesis abilities.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to research accuracy.
• Experience in academic research, teaching, publishing, or subject-specific investigation.
• Ability to work independently and manage research tasks in a remote environment.

Opportunity Highlights

• Fully remote working arrangement.
• Competitive compensation of $40–$70 per hour .
• Flexible working schedule, subject to project requirements.
• Opportunity to apply your academic and research expertise to advanced AI initiatives.
• Work on challenging information retrieval tasks across a wide range of disciplines.

Contract & Payment Terms

• Engagement as an independent contractor.
• Work remotely with flexible scheduling.
• Project duration may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on project requirements and performance.
• The role does not require access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Weekly payments through Stripe or Wise, based on services rendered.
• H-1B and STEM OPT candidates cannot be supported for this opportunity.

We are committed to equal opportunity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

How to Apply

If you have strong research capabilities and expertise in one or more of the listed disciplines, we encourage you to apply. Submit your resume highlighting your academic background, research experience, and relevant subject-matter expertise.