Academic Content Validation Assistant

(Edge Case Reviewer + Article Collector) Remote, Part-Time
About the Role:
We automate the collection of academic research papers, but a small number require manual checking and support.
We are seeking a sharp, detail-focused assistant to review AI-selected research papers, validate they match the correct subject area and publication year, and collect full-text copies of new research papers for our internal system.

Responsibilities:

Validation:

Review a list of AI-selected academic papers (~800 weekly) within our database sheet.

Confirm the two selected papers per academic are:

Published in 2025 or 2024.

Relevant to the listed subject area (e.g., Economics, Law, Business).

Correct any mismatches by selecting a more appropriate paper from the provided options.

Flag any missing or inappropriate entries.


Article Collection:

For newly booked academics (typically ~40 per week):

Search online for the full-text version of their latest paper.

Paste the full copy into our internal system (Google Sheet or database).

Flag if a full-text version cannot be found.

Requirements:

Strong attention to detail — able to quickly spot incorrect subjects or outdated papers.

Comfortable using Google Sheets, and basic online search tools.

Good judgment in matching paper titles to academic subject areas (no deep academic expertise needed, just clear logic).

Strong web research skills to find and copy full research articles efficiently.

Reliable, self-managing, and able to deliver consistent weekly work without reminders.

Commitment:

~2–3 hours/week total:

~1–2 hours: Review and validation of academic paper selections.

~1 hour: Collection and pasting of ~40 new full-text research papers.

Flexible timing — tasks must be completed by weekly deadline.

Compensation:

Competitive hourly rate depending on experience.

Consistent weekly workload.

Long-term opportunity if reliable and thorough.

Key Summary for Candidates:

You will help ensure our academic outreach is sharp, relevant, and fully supported by up-to-date research — while maintaining a fast and efficient weekly process.