social research assistant

P and S

Role Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented Research &amp; Academic Support Assistant to support the owner with research, course-related tasks, presentation preparation, and structured reporting. The role involves assisting in gathering data, preparing summaries, drafting outlines, and organizing academic and business materials.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Conduct structured research (digital transformation, F&amp;B strategy &amp; HR)</li><li>Prepare literature summaries and briefing notes</li><li>Draft outlines for assignments and reports</li><li>Design professional PowerPoint presentations</li><li>Track deadlines for online courses and projects</li><li>Assist in formatting and reference organization</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Background in Business, or Management</li><li>Strong research and writing skills in English</li><li>Familiar with PowerPoint and academic formatting</li><li>High confidentiality and professionalism</li></ul>Job Type: Part-timePay: QAR200.00 - QAR300.00 per week

Research Support Assistant (Part-Time – Remote)

<div>Job Description: 
 
About ETS: 
ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL&reg;, TOEIC&reg;, GRE&reg; and Praxis&reg; tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.
Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide. 
The senior research assistant is affiliated with the Skills for the Future and Business Excellence group in ETS Research Institute. This role entails assisting in and contributing to skills-related research and development projects. 
We are seeking a motivated and skilled senior research assistant to join our team on a research project funded by the Skills Center of the ETS Research Institute. The project focuses on the development and implementation of science-backed, AI-enabled, and scalable assessment tasks measuring high school students' collaboration skills. The senior research assistant will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and a diverse group of educators and external partners to ensure project success.

Primary Responsibilities<ul><li>Project Management: Oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate with external partners, and manage the research projects, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.</li><li>Research Contribution: Contribute to the design, development, and evaluation of AI-enhanced assessment tasks, working under the supervision of the PI.</li><li>Assessment Co-Design and Implementation: Collaborate with educators to co-design and implement assessment tasks for high school students, adapting solutions based on student needs and research findings.</li><li>Dissemination: Contribute to efforts to disseminate findings through publications, conference presentations, workshops, and other academic and professional venues.</li><li>Coordination with External Partners: Facilitate collaboration with external research partners, including schools, educational organizations, and technology developers, to support all aspects of the research activities.</li></ul> 

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Experience and Skills:<ul><li>Knowledge about durable skills and related educational or assessment solutions.</li><li>Experience with AI or technology-enhanced learning environments/assessment/feedback systems, preferably in K-12 education settings.</li><li>Strong project management and organizational skills.</li><li>Experience working with educators, preferably in designing and implementing intervention programs.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with diverse stakeholders, including educators, researchers, and technology developers.</li><li>Knowledge about framework and assessment design.</li><li>Previous experience with large-scale research projects.
</li></ul>Education
A master's degree in Education, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, Educational Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field. Or a bachelor's degree in related fields, with significant research experience
ETS is mission driven and action oriented<ul><li>
We are passionate about hiring innovative thinkers who believe in the promise of education and lifelong learning.
</li><li>We are energized by cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders. &Acirc; In support of this ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growth!
</li><li>As a not-for-profit organization we will encourage you to lean in to your passion for volunteering. &Acirc; At ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you!
</li><li>The base salary range advertised represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base pay is only one aspect of the Total Rewards Package that will be offered to the successful candidate.</li></ul>
ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in creating a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
 
From: Educational Testing Service</div>

Senior Research Assistant

Mentisera

Position: Research Fellow (Social Sciences) Organisation: Center of Cyber World Insight (CWI) Location: Remote / Hybrid (Pakistan-based preferred) Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension) Time commitment: ~8&ndash;12 hrs/week (or as mutually agreed)About CWI CWI is a research-and-policy think-tank dedicated to exploring the intersections of cybersecurity, emerging technology, politics, governance and strategy. (Cyber World Insight) Through its fellowship and internship programmes, CWI supports early-career researchers, publishes policy briefs, analytical papers, and translates research into outreach for public audiences. (Cyber World Insight)Role Overview As a Research Fellow (Social Sciences) you will:<ul><li>Work with senior CWI researchers/mentors to conduct independent research in areas such as digital governance, technology&amp;society, cybersecurity policy, media &amp; communications, or related social-science fields.</li><li>Produce publishable outputs: policy briefs, analytical papers, multimedia explainers, blog-posts or articles targeted at academic and practitioner audiences.</li><li>Attend monthly seminars/workshops, engage with the CWI research community, and contribute to outreach or dissemination activities.</li><li>Collaborate interdisciplinary across social sciences (political science, sociology, media studies, IR, gender studies etc) and technology/policy domains.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop and implement a small research project (12-week to 24-week) that aligns with CWI&rsquo;s mission.</li><li>Conduct literature review, collect and analyse qualitative/quantitative data (depending on topic), and structure findings into publishable format.</li><li>Present research in seminars/webinars hosted by CWI and contribute to internal discussions.</li><li>Write for both specialist (policy/academic) and non-specialist (media/lay) audiences.</li><li>Work independently, meet deadlines, and provide regular progress updates.</li></ul>Candidate Profile Essential:<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree (or equivalent) in social sciences: e.g., International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, Media/Communication Studies, Gender/Peace &amp; Conflict Studies, or adjacent field.</li><li>Strong interest in technology-society interface: cyber policy, digital governance, online media, digital rights, emerging technologies and their societal impacts.</li><li>Proven research skills: literature review, data collection/analysis, report writing, comfortable with both academic and policy-oriented outputs.</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to present complex ideas simply.</li><li>Self-motivated, able to work remotely, meet deadlines, collaborate virtually.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Previous publications (articles, blogs, policy briefs) in social-science/technology area.</li><li>Experience with multimedia content (videos, infographics, podcasts) to help translation of research for non-academic audiences.</li><li>Familiarity with digital tools for analysis (NVivo, R, Python, survey tools, etc) or content creation tools.</li><li>Awareness of Pakistan / South Asia context, cybersecurity/digital rights issues in the Global South.</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Mentorship and editorial support from experienced CWI researchers. (Cyber World Insight)</li><li>Opportunity to publish your work via CWI&rsquo;s platforms: CWI Magazine, Cyber Watch, Journal etc. (Cyber World Insight)</li><li>Certificate of completion and professional reference. (Cyber World Insight)</li><li>Flexible schedule; remote work from anywhere.</li><li>Networking and professional exposure in the field of tech-policy, digital governance, and social sciences.</li></ul>How to Apply Please send via email to hr@cyberworldinsight.com<ul><li>Your CV (max 2 pages)</li><li>A 300-400 word statement of purpose (why you want this fellowship, your proposed thematic interest)</li><li>A writing sample / project sample (if available)</li><li>Indicate your preferred thematic track (if relevant) and your availability.</li></ul>Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We welcome early-career researchers, recent graduates, or professionals pivoting into tech-society research.Deadline: Rolling until filled Start date: ASAP after selectionJob Type: Internship Contract length: 2 monthsPay: From Rs1,000.00 per monthEducation:<ul><li>Intermediate (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Google Workspace: 1 year (Required)</li><li>Miscrosoft office: 1 year (Required)</li><li>Remote Work: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: On the road

Research Trainee (Social Sciences)

Google DeepMind

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 Snapshot
 
 
 Members of the Affective Computing group contribute broadly across DeepMind efforts including to the Gemini program, frontier agents research, and applied research for Google products. The group emphasizes research in socio-emotional understanding and generation tasks across modalities, and increasingly in multi-agent settings. Research topics include, but are not limited to, better audio-visual representations for understanding emotional expressions, controllability of expressions in generated imagery/video/speech, conversational naturalness, affective rewards for reinforcement learning, human-AI collaboration, and safety mechanisms for harms like emotional manipulation and over-reliance.
 
 
 
 About Us
 
 
 
 Artificial Intelligence could be one of humanity&rsquo;s most useful inventions. At Google DeepMind, we&rsquo;re a team of scientists, engineers, machine learning experts and more, working together to advance the state of the art in artificial intelligence. We use our technologies for widespread public benefit and scientific discovery, and collaborate with others on critical challenges, ensuring safety and ethics are the highest priority.
 
 
 The role
 
 
 Research Scientists at Google DeepMind lead our efforts in developing novel algorithmic architecture towards the end goal of solving and building Artificial General Intelligence.
 
 
 In this role, responsibilities will include making key contributions to Gemini workstreams, and pushing the frontier of agentic experiences.
 
 
 Key responsibilities
 
 
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 Prototyping: Developing new human-AI interaction experiences that waypoint and make tangible a positive future of relational and emotional AIs.
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 Data: Unlocking new multimodal affective capabilities in large models, both pre-training and post-training, focusing on social agents.
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 Models: Improving quality of models for understanding and generation. This may include research on improving tokenizers, training with implicit rewards, and/or general model behavior via fine-tuning.
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 Evals: Better evaluation methods (human, auto raters, automated metrics) to measure quality of open-ended tasks.
 
 
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 About You
 
 
 
 In order to set you up for success as a Research Scientist at Google DeepMind, we look for the following skills and experience:
 
 
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 PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related field. Open also to backgrounds in Psychology (Social, Developmental, Cognitive), but must have strong Computational emphasis.
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 Proven experience working with LLMs. Must have some multimodal experience, even if not a main focus.
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 Proven track record of research and publications in one or more of the following areas: affective computing or sciences, LLM benchmarking, conversational design, audio/video generation.
 
 
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 In addition, the following would be an advantage:
 
 
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 Experience of JAX, PyTorch or similar training frameworks
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 Experience in Python and/or C++
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 Experience applying and productionizing state-of-the-art multimodal research
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 Diverse experience collaborating cross-function and with other researchers
 
 
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 The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $166,000 - $244,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.
 
 
 At Google DeepMind, we value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.
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Research Scientist, Socioaffective Agents

PULSE MEDIA (MENA REGION)

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 Position Summary
 
 
 We are currently seeking detail-oriented and intellectually curious professionals to contribute to an innovative AI development initiative. This role involves supporting a large-scale project designed to improve the performance and reasoning capabilities of advanced AI systems through supervised fine-tuning (SFT).
 
 
 The selected candidate will play a key role in building high-quality, human-centered training data. This includes designing thoughtful prompts, critically reviewing AI-generated responses, and refining outputs to meet high standards of clarity, coherence, and analytical rigor. The ideal individual thrives in independent work environments, enjoys problem-solving, and brings a strong command of written communication across a variety of subject areas.
 
 
 This is a project-based engagement suited for adaptable professionals who are comfortable navigating evolving guidelines and contributing to structured experimentation.
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Be Doing
 
 
 As a Research Assistant, your work will directly contribute to improving AI model performance and reasoning accuracy. Responsibilities include:
 
 
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 Designing original prompts that span a broad range of general knowledge and interdisciplinary topics
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 Evaluating AI-generated content for logical consistency, completeness, factual reliability, and clarity
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 Editing and enhancing responses to better align with human reasoning and communication standards
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 Creating multiple variations of prompts and responses by adjusting tone, complexity, formatting, and instructions
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 Detecting areas where the model struggles (e.g., ambiguity, flawed logic, incomplete reasoning) and documenting these findings
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 Supporting benchmarking efforts by contributing structured comparisons and qualitative assessments
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 Ensuring consistent formatting, quality control, and adherence to project standards across all submissions
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 Providing constructive written feedback that improves dataset cohesion and training value
 
 
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 Your contributions will help shape how AI systems interpret instructions, reason through problems, and deliver more accurate outputs.
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Background
 
 
 
 We welcome applicants from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds. Successful candidates typically demonstrate:
 
 
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 At least two years of experience in research, academic work, technical or creative writing, editing, analysis, curriculum development, or related fields
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 Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas in a clear, organized manner
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 Strong analytical thinking and the ability to evaluate arguments, detect inconsistencies, and refine reasoning
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 High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
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 Comfort working autonomously and adapting to evolving documentation and workflows
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 Experience with AI writing tools, language models, or prompt engineering is advantageous but not required
 
 
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 Candidates who are naturally curious, methodical, and comfortable working across diverse subject matter tend to excel in this role.
 
 
 Work Structure &amp; Timeline
 
 
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 100% remote and asynchronous work environment
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 Flexible scheduling &mdash; contributors manage their own working hours
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 Anticipated weekly commitment of approximately 10&ndash;25 hours
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 Initial engagement period of about two weeks, with the possibility of continuation based on project needs and performance
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 Assignments are delivered in structured batches, allowing flexibility in pacing and workload management
 
 
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 This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking flexible, project-based work with meaningful intellectual engagement.
 
 
 Engagement Terms
 
 
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 Independent contractor classification
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 Weekly payments processed through approved payment platforms
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 Performance-based incentives may be available depending on contribution quality and consistency
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 Project duration and scope may adjust in response to operational requirements
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 Work does not involve access to confidential or proprietary materials from any external organization
 
 
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 Application Process
 
 
 
 To Be Considered
 
 
 
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 Submit an updated resume outlining your relevant experience
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 Qualified candidates can expect follow-up communication within a few business days
 
 
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 We are looking for thoughtful contributors who are motivated to support the advancement of AI systems through careful analysis, structured experimentation, and high-quality written work.
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Research Assistant (Remote)

The Ohio State University

<div>Assists Research Coordinator with a variety of current Stone Laboratory research projects and visiting researchers at the laboratory; assists in sample collection aboard Stone Laboratory research boats on Lake Erie; prepares chemical solutions; assists in laboratory experiments; maintains and sustains cultures of algae; conducts analytical chemistry analysis of water samples; reports data to Ohio EPA; maintains clean analytical lab glass wear; works with concentrated and caustic acids; picks up samples collected by other researchers on the mainland; assists with Research Experience for Undergraduates Program; assists in preparation and maintenance of research facilities for utilization by visitors, faculty, researchers, and students; conducts inventory of supplies and equipment; maintains and repairs scientific equipment; provides assistance with generation of relevant laboratory reports; performs data entry and analysis as needed; performs other duties as assigned. Position is a temporary appointment that will last from April to mid-November, 2026 (flexible beginning and end dates); position located at Put-In-Bay, Ohio.
Essential Duties:
100% Assists Research Coordinator with a variety of current Stone Laboratory research projects and visiting researchers at the laboratory; assists in sample collection aboard Stone Laboratory research boats on Lake Erie; prepares chemical solutions; assists in laboratory experiments; maintains and sustains cultures of algae; conducts analytical chemistry analysis of water samples; reports data to Ohio EPA; maintains clean analytical lab glass wear; works with concentrated and caustic acids; picks up samples collected by other researchers on the mainland; assists with Research Experience for Undergraduates Program; assists in preparation and maintenance of research facilities for utilization by visitors, faculty, researchers, and students; conducts inventory of supplies and equipment; maintains and repairs scientific equipment; provides assistance with generation of relevant laboratory reports; performs data entry and analysis as needed; performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience: High School graduate or Associate Degree required. 0-1 years of relevant experience/demonstrated ability in the conduct of routine field work required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred. Valid driver&rsquo;s license required; experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, and/or analytical chemistry laboratories desired.
Successful completion of a background check is required.
Applicants hired will be subject to a pre consortium drug screening upon hire and additional drug screenings if drawn through a random process throughout the season.
This job profile is a Research Technician 1 (T1 level) position on the career roadmap.
The salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limit to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.
Temporary (Fixed Term) 40 First Shift</div>

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