Expert Opportunity - Research Director ($70/hr, up to $1,400/week)

About This Opportunity

We're working with a leading foundational AI lab to find experienced research directors who can help train their latest language model on professional presentation and slide deck tasks.

We're looking for research directors with 3+ years producing policy briefs and presentations at research institutions to create, evaluate, and refine AI-generated presentations and slide decks across core workflows: policy briefing decks, data-driven policy exhibits, testimony support materials, report launch presentations, and stakeholder briefing slides.

Compensation: $70/hour

Commitment: Flexible, 5-20 hours per week (or more if desired)

Location: Fully remote, work on your own schedule

Start date: ASAP

Qualifications

• 3+ years at a think tank, policy institute, or government research body
• Portfolio of published briefs and presentations for policymaker audiences
• Expert-level PowerPoint and slide craftsmanship, with excellent written communication and attention to detail

About Ethos

Ethos is a new expert network built by a McKinsey/SoftBank/DeepMind team and backed by world-leading investors like General Catalyst. We connect experts with investors and consultancies for paid expert calls, speaking engagements, and advisory opportunities.

Key Requirements

• 3+ years at a think tank, policy institute, or government research body
• Portfolio of published briefs and presentations for policymaker audiences
• Expert-level PowerPoint and slide craftsmanship, with excellent written communication and attention to detail