Research Strategy Expert (STEM) | $90 Remote

Position: Research Expert for Frontier Open Questions (STEM)

Type: Hourly contract

Compensation: $80 to $90 per hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: Flexible project based engagement

Role Responsibilities

• Identify high impact open research questions within Chemistry, Applied Physics, or Materials Science and Engineering.
• Propose questions where breakthroughs would be transformative and progress is plausible within a decade.
• Build structured knowledge bases including textbooks, seminal papers, datasets, and recent advances.
• Organize curated reading lists in a pedagogically ordered sequence from foundations to frontier.
• Provide expert commentary on why each source and approach is critical.

Requirements

• PhD candidate or PostDoc from a top tier institution in a relevant STEM field.
• Deep expertise in Chemistry, Applied Physics, or Materials Science and Engineering.
• Strong judgment about research significance, tractability, and quality.
• Ability to synthesize large bodies of literature into clear learning paths.
• Strong written communication and analytical skills.

Application Process (Takes 20 Min)

• Upload resume
• Complete short eligibility form
• Interview and submit form