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Experienced professionals who want flexible remote projects that use their industry know-how.
Full job description
Job Title: Research & Science Headhunter
Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. This is a referral partnership; success fee of $1,000–$5,000 per placement, set per role before sourcing begins.
Key Responsibilities:
• Identify and engage outstanding PhD-level researchers and scientists across the life sciences, computational biology, battery chemistry, and related domains
• Leverage academic networks and publication databases to source exceptional talent globally
• Screen and assess candidates’ scientific achievements, publication history, and suitability for project requirements
• Generate high-quality referrals and facilitate introductions to the customer's team for remote, part-time paid expert roles
• Maintain strict confidentiality while handling sensitive candidate and client information
• Track, document, and report on sourcing and referral activity, sharing insights into talent market dynamics
• Operate independently, ensuring compliance with agreed processes and all relevant legal and ethical standards
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Proven experience in scientific or life-sciences recruiting and PhD-level talent sourcing
• Expertise in Boolean sourcing, publication assessment, and leveraging academic/industry research networks
• Strong knowledge of life sciences and research fields such as battery chemistry, computational biology, and biostatistics
• Track record of successful international sourcing for niche, hard-to-find scientific roles
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
• Ability to screen candidates for technical expertise and fit
• High degree of professionalism, independence, and discretion
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience recruiting at the PhD/research level in scientific or life-sciences domains
• Established network of researchers and academic contacts
• Experience sourcing in specialized domains such as battery chemistry, computational biology, or biostatistics
This is an independent contractor engagement, not an employment position. There are no fixed working hours or guaranteed volume of assignments. Contractors are responsible for their own business expenses and applicable taxes.
Last checked open on Nov 3, 2026. Job description provided by micro1.
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