YO IT Consulting

Academic Researcher

YO IT Consulting

Remote · Contract

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Experience
3+ yrs
Salary
Openings
1
Posted
1 day ago
Work mode
Work from home
Education
Master's degree
Eligibility
Applicants should have a Master’s degree, PhD, or JD and at least 3 years of relevant experience in academic research, law, policy, healthcare, or a related field. The role suits professionals who can work remotely, manage deadlines, and collaborate across disciplines.
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Job description

Role overview

This remote contract role is focused on supporting the development of next-generation AI systems by providing rigorous research input. The position calls for strong subject-matter expertise, careful analysis, and the ability to turn complex information into structured, high-quality outputs that help improve model learning, reasoning, and performance.

What you will do

  • Carry out detailed research in your field and turn findings into well-supported, evidence-based insights.
  • Review, prepare, and format complex Word and PDF documents, including tasks such as tracked edits, form completion, and data extraction.
  • Work closely with teams across legal, healthcare, policy, and finance functions to support a variety of assignments.
  • Convert dense research material into clear reports and presentations aligned with Fortune 500-level expectations.
  • Assess and combine academic papers, legal materials, and industry information to guide project deliverables.
  • Check that all written work is accurate, consistent, and aligned with the required guidelines.
  • Communicate professionally and clearly with internal stakeholders and project partners in both written and verbal form.

What we are looking for

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in academic research, law, policy, healthcare, or a closely related area.
  • A Master’s degree, PhD, or JD from a recognized institution.
  • Strong hands-on experience working with Word and PDF files, including formatting, tracked changes, review, and data extraction.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills with a strong eye for detail.
  • Comfort handling several priorities at once in a remote, deadline-focused setting.
  • Experience collaborating with professionals from different disciplines on complex assignments.
  • A track record of delivering polished, client-ready work.

Preferred experience

  • Exposure to projects involving Fortune 500 organizations.
  • Background in document workflows related to legal, healthcare, policy, or financial operations.
  • Evidence of academic or industry publications or presentations.

Additional information

This position is listed as a contract role and is remote.

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