Research Assistant / Knowledge Analyst (Psychology, Neuroscience, Environment, Future Living)

About the Project We are building a new methodology and future technology platform at the intersection of: Human behavior Neuroscience Environmental psychology Interior design Smart homes Wellness Human flourishing AI-powered adaptive environments We are looking for a highly organized and intellectually curious Research Assistant who can continuously identify, collect, organize, and summarize high-quality information from academic, industry, and expert sources. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys research, learning, organizing knowledge, and working with emerging ideas. You will support a larger research and methodology development effort. Responsibilities Find relevant research papers Find dissertations and academic publications Research professors and experts Research TED Talks and conference presentations Research books and major frameworks Research smart-home technologies and future trends Research environmental psychology and neuroscience Create structured spreadsheets and databases Summarize information in a clear format Organize knowledge libraries Maintain research documentation Research Sources Examples include: Google Scholar ResearchGate JSTOR University research centers Academic journals TED Talks YouTube lectures Scientific conferences Think tanks Design publications Smart-home industry reports Required Skills Strong internet research skills Excellent organization Strong written English Attention to detail Ability to follow research instructions Experience with spreadsheets and databases Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and NotebookLM Preferred Background Psychology Neuroscience Behavioral Science Human Factors Architecture Design Research Assistance Academia Knowledge Management Deliverables Typical deliverables include: Expert databases University databases Professor databases Research paper libraries Trend reports Company research reports Technology landscapes Article summaries Spreadsheet tracking systems This is an ongoing role with potential for long-term collaboration. SCREENING QUESTIONS 1. Describe your experience conducting research projects. 2. Which research databases, academic resources, or professional sources do you regularly use? 3. Have you ever worked with academic papers, dissertations, university publications, or scientific research? 4. What AI tools do you use in your research workflow? Claude Opus 4.8 (paid version) is a must. 5. Please describe your process for researching a completely new topic. 6. What experience do you have organizing large amounts of information? 7. Which tools do you use for knowledge management and organization? Examples: * Notion * Airtable * Google Sheets * Excel * Obsidian * NotebookLM 8. Please provide examples of research reports, databases, spreadsheets, or analytical work you have created. 9. Imagine you are asked to identify the world's leading experts in Environmental Psychology and Neuroarchitecture. How would you approach the research? 10. Why are you interested in this project? 11. How many hours per week are you available for ongoing research work? 12. What is your hourly rate?