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Position: STEM Master’s/Ph.D. Research Report Evaluator (Research Comparison & General)
Type: Contractor
Compensation: $21–$30/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: Preferably part-time for Canada-based candidates — with at least 4 hours overlap with PST
Role Responsibilities
- Evaluate AI-generated research reports across multiple domains
- Read and understand research queries to assess report intent and scope
- Annotate reports using PDF tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat), highlighting key evidence
- Identify issues such as weak sources, broken links, and inconsistencies
- Score reports across multiple quality dimensions using a structured rubric
- Provide clear, evidence-based written justifications for evaluations
- Submit annotated reports and evaluation results via provided tools
Requirements
- Graduate student (Master’s or PhD candidate)
- Experience in a Research Comparison & General Domain
- Strong English reading comprehension and writing skills
- Experience reading research papers, white papers, or analytical reports
- Familiarity with domains such as technology, healthcare, education, science, economics, or social sciences
- Comfortable using PDF annotation tools and online survey platforms
- Strong attention to detail and ability to provide structured feedback
- Experience with evaluation, annotation, or data labeling tasks is a plus.
Application Process
- Apply via Apply/Easy Apply and check your email for the application form
- Complete the Google form
- Appear for the assessment (post shortlisting)
- The team will reach out regarding next steps
Salary : $21 - $30