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At a Glance

Us: Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are the architects of the human data infrastructure that's reshaping the landscape of AI development. In a world where foundational AI technologies are increasingly commoditized, it's the quality and diversity of human-generated data that truly differentiate products and models.

We've built a unique platform that connects researchers and companies with a global pool of participants, enabling the collection of high-quality, ethically-sourced human behavioral data and feedback. This data is the cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between AI potential and human insight. We believe that the next leap in AI capabilities won't come solely from scaling existing models, but from integrating diverse human perspectives and behaviors into AI development. By providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of AI innovation – one that reflects the breath and the best of humanity.

The Role

As a Research Consultant at Prolific, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our clients' research needs. You’ll be a foundational member of the Client Services Team and you will leverage your expertise in various research methodologies to design and execute high-quality studies, while also providing strategic guidance to clients throughout their research journey. In this role, you'll partner closely with our sales, marketing, and panel management teams to ensure seamless client experiences and drive business growth across client segments.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing and executing complex research studies for a diverse range of clients across AI, academia, and market research, utilizing Prolific's platform and participant pool to meet various research objectives across different industries and disciplines.
• Acting as a partner to clients by providing strategic guidance and applying in-depth knowledge of various research methodologies to solve client challenges, ensuring their research goals are met, and the data they collect is high quality.
• Maintaining a commercial mindset to identify growth opportunities, working in close partnership with sales and marketing teams to enhance client acquisition and retention across customer segments.
• Contributing to product development initiatives within Prolific that support the work you do for Clients and improve our platform's capabilities.
• Collaborating with our panel management teams to identify and augment strategic participant populations beneficial for clients' research needs.
• As a foundational team member in the Client Services Team, you’ll be developing and scaling best practices into a playbook for growth that can be replicated across multiple client segments and research domains.

What you’ll bring

• You have extensive experience in designing and executing qualitative and quantitative research projects, and an in-depth knowledge of various research methodologies. You are proficient in survey tools such as Qualtrics, and analysis tools such as R, Python, or SPSS.
• You have a proven track record of leading complex client research projects end-to-end with an emphasis on client communication and relationship management.
• You can excel in a project-based environment and have an ability to juggle multiple projects & priorities, communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders on a daily basis.
• You are passionate about advancing the field of research and data quality, with a focus on ethical research.
• You are an optimistic self-starter who can effectively partner with stakeholders across the business to drive priorities & objectives forward (e.g. sales, marketing, product, panel management, etc)
• As a member of a new team, you are able to thrive in a dynamic & changing environment and are comfortable with change.
• While not required, you ideally have experience working specifically with clients in the AI space who are focused on foundational model building & training (AI alignment, AI safety, and human-AI interaction).

What We Expect from You

We’re proud of the culture we’ve built at Prolific, and as a Prolifico, we expect you to contribute positively to our workplace culture by embracing our core principles:

• Celebrate our wins - for our customers, partners, prolificos and Prolific
• Break down silos to partner across teams, fostering a unified effort toward company objectives
• Strive for excellence in all that you do, setting and working towards ambitious goals
• Continuously seek opportunities for improvement and innovation, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible
• Act with integrity, prioritizing customer satisfaction and trust above all else
• Actively seek and act on customer feedback to deliver solutions that exceed their expectations
• Manage your time efficiently, focusing on tasks that drive impact and support our mission
• Take ownership of your responsibilities, and be accountable for your progress and the quality of your work
• Approach challenges with a growth mindset, viewing them as opportunities for learning and innovation
• Encourage and participate in experimentation, embracing failure as a valuable learning experience

Our Interview Process

Talent Call - You'll meet with one of our Talent team members and have an exploratory call about the role requirements, life at Prolific, as well as your background and aspirations.

Hiring Manager Interview - You'll interview with two members of the team, one of whom will be the hiring manager. You'll have the opportunity to ask about the company and the role, and we'll ask you questions about your experiences and goals.

Panel Interview - We'll conduct a panel interview to assess the skills required for the role. You'll meet with more members of our team and may be asked to complete a presentation or task. You'll receive a £50 voucher 💰as compensation for completing the task because we value your time!

Final Interview - We will delve into your past experiences, goals, motivations, and skills, all aligned with our Prolific Principles. You'll speak with two to three members of the team and, as always, have an opportunity to ask questions about the role and company.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Monitoring

Prolific is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome all applications and consider them without regard to race, religion, belief, age, gender, gender expression, gender identity, gender reassignment, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to ensuring a fair recruitment process; it's essential to our success. Under the Equality Act (2010), we collect information from individuals at the point of application. We anonymously monitor the profiles of individuals who apply to each vacancy to ensure that no individual is unfairly discriminated against or disadvantaged.

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