Project Researcher / Domain Expert at AfterQuery

Project Researcher / Domain Expert | $120–$180/hr | Worldwide Remote

AFTERQUERY is seeking PhD-level researchers and seasoned industry professionals across a wide range of academic disciplines for a short-term, project-based engagement. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI research while leveraging your domain expertise — all on a flexible, asynchronous schedule.

About the Role

This is a remote, project-based position running over the next 2–3 weeks. You will be assigned tasks that draw on your specialized knowledge and research training, with an expected commitment of 10–20 hours per week for the projects you choose to accept. Work is fully asynchronous, giving you the flexibility to contribute on your own schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Literature synthesis and academic research across your field of expertise
• Technical writing and documentation of research findings
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Experiment design and methodology development
• Specialized research tasks tailored to your domain

Required Qualifications

• PhD completed or currently in progress in any quantitative, scientific, technical, or humanities discipline
• Demonstrated expertise in your area of doctoral study, with the ability to apply it to real-world research problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience

Why Apply?

• Exceptional hourly compensation: $120–$180/hr
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI research initiatives
• Meaningful addition to your professional research portfolio
• Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your terms