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Michael R.

London, United Kingdom

$70/hr
5.0
72 jobs

I recently completed a Ph.D. in Environmental Psychology, during which time I achieved a portfolio of published academic work and became skilled across multiple different aspects of the social science research process. I am able to proofread and edit academic manuscripts as well as more general texts, ensuring that they are ready for submission or publication. I can also assist with conducting literature reviews (systematic or non-systematic), as well as designing research studies and conducting data analysis using R Studio. Note: I am currently only be able to be contacted through Upwork messaging, and cannot facilitate video or voice calls. Apologies for the inconvenience.

  • Academic Research
  • Academic Editing
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Academic Writing
  • Academic Proofreading
  • Environmental Science
  • Quantitative Research
  • Survey Design
  • Qualitative Research
  • UX Research
Elaine R.

Burnham-on-Crouch, United Kingdom

$40/hr
4.9
218 jobs

I’m a senior researcher with over 20 years’ experience delivering high-quality market, company, and industry research for startups, SMEs, market research companies and large organisations. I work across all commercial research environments, helping clients make confident, evidence-based decisions. Whether you need to understand your customers better, map competitors, size a market, or validate a new product, market, or business idea, I provide clear, practical insights you can actually use. What I do Market & Industry Research: I dig deep into industries to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and competitive dynamics. I’m industry-agnostic and have worked across a wide range of sectors and global regions. Competitor & Strategic Analysis: From landscape mapping to detailed competitor profiling, I identify current and emerging players, analyse positioning, and highlight gaps and opportunities. Company, Lead & Acquisition Sourcing: I regularly support clients by identifying companies in niche or hard-to-research sectors. This includes competitor discovery, investment and acquisition targets, and lead sourcing. I use multiple professional tools, manually verify findings, and deliver clean, well-structured results tailored to your criteria. Market Sizing (TAM / SAM / SOM): Market sizing is a core strength. I build robust TAM, SAM, and SOM models for startups and SMEs, clearly explaining assumptions, methodologies, and outputs so you can confidently use the results with investors or stakeholders. Qualitative Research & Expert Interviews: I conduct in-depth qualitative research, including expert recruitment and interviews for competitive intelligence and market insight. These projects deliver exclusive, human-led insights that go beyond what AI or desk research alone can uncover. Quantitative Research & Surveys: I design, run, and analyse consumer surveys and interviews to uncover customer needs, pain points, and behaviours, turning raw data into actionable insight and clear reporting. How I work Access to major industry databases and public statistical sources Transparent methodologies, with full sources, models, and workings provided Clear communication, regular updates, and collaborative check-ins Available for both short-term projects and long-term research partnerships If you’re looking for a reliable, detail-oriented researcher who can turn complex information into meaningful insight, I’d be happy to help.

  • Internet Survey
  • Data Entry
  • Research Papers
  • Project Management
  • Market Research
  • Competitor Research
  • Market Survey
  • Custom Insight Employee Engagement Survey
  • Research & Strategy
  • Brand Research
  • Company Research
  • Industry Research
  • Audience Research
  • White Paper
Nathan S.

Exeter, United Kingdom

$40/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I am a PhD researcher specializing in water quality and ecological impacts within river restoration projects. With over seven years of experience, I effectively combine academic research with practical applications in the UK water sector. My expertise includes wastewater network modeling to analyze pollution from combined sewer overflows and developing Python-based software to enhance operational efficiency. I also actively contribute to citizen science initiatives, believing that community-led research plays a vital role in addressing water challenges. Whether you need data analysis, consultancy, or research support, I bring a blend of technical skills and strategic thinking to deliver impactful results. Let's discuss how I can assist with your project and drive meaningful outcomes in environmental science.

  • Python
  • Object Detection
  • Environment
  • Water
  • Research & Development
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Extraction
  • Machine Learning
  • Sustainability
  • College & University
Kingsley U.

Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom

$15/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I'm a UK-based healthcare professional combining clinical expertise with strong written communication and a sharp eye for accuracy. I hold a Master's in Public Health from the University of Salford and a Bachelor's in Pharmacy, with hands-on experience across hospital pharmacy and NHS mental health settings — most recently at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust in Greater Manchester. My combined background in clinical practice, pharmacology, and public health gives me something rare on freelance platforms: the ability to produce healthcare content that is genuinely medically accurate, written in plain English, and grounded in real-world clinical context — not just keyword-optimised filler. 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 • Patient education articles on medications, mental health, chronic conditions, and preventative care • UK-focused health blog posts and clinical content for clinics, telehealth services, and healthcare brands • Pharmacy and medication FAQs, dosage guides, side-effect explanations, and patient information leaflets • Care home, elderly care, and family-facing healthcare content (dementia awareness, end-of-life communication, daily living support) • Mental health content with sensitivity and clinical awareness • Plain English NHS-aware writing that reads naturally to a UK audience 𝗔𝗜 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 • LLM evaluation and response rating, particularly in clinical, medical, and pharmacy contexts • Medical content review, fact-checking, and validation against current guidelines • Healthcare-related data annotation and quality assurance for AI training datasets • Search Quality Rating and structured evaluation work • Strict adherence to detailed guidelines, ethical standards, and confidentiality requirements 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗲 • Genuine clinical credentials — not a general writer guessing at medical content • UK-based and NHS-trained — content sounds naturally British, with appropriate NHS context • Native English speaker with strong written communication • Familiar with handling sensitive health information confidentially and responsibly • Reliable turnaround, clear communication, and willingness to revise until the work is right • Combine clinical accuracy with accessible writing — content patients and families can actually understand 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 I treat every project as a collaboration. I'll clarify your brief upfront — target audience, tone, word count, required references, and any compliance needs — so the first draft lands close to what you want. I'm comfortable working independently on long-term content engagements or slotting into existing project frameworks for one-off tasks. I deliver work that's been read, edited, and proofread before it reaches you. If revisions are needed, I'll handle them quickly and without fuss. 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 I'm available to start immediately and open to both short-term tasks and ongoing contracts. I respond promptly to messages and respect deadlines. If you're looking for a healthcare writer or AI content specialist who actually understands clinical material, I'd be glad to discuss your project.

  • Data Annotation
  • Data Labeling
  • Data Analysis
  • Research & Development
  • Medical Writing
  • Content Analysis
  • Data Entry
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Scientific Research
  • Public Health
  • Pharmaceuticals
Sumaira K.

Manchester, United Kingdom

$5/hr
5.0
49 jobs

Hello! 👋 I am a Professional Social Media Marketing & Online Reputation Management Specialist with 5+ years of experience delivering safe, organic, and policy-compliant services. I help businesses grow their online presence across major platforms while supporting brand reputation management on review sites. ⚠️ No bots. No fake engagement. No policy violations. All work is done using manual, ethical, and platform-approved strategies to ensure long-term safety and results. 🔹 Online Reputation Management (5+ Years) ✔ Review dispute guidance & reporting support ✔ Business profile management & optimization ✔ Policy-based content review assistance ✔ Review monitoring & response strategy ✔ Negative feedback handling guidance ✔ Reputation improvement planning ✔ Support across platforms like Google, Yelp & Trustpilot ✔ Listing optimization & protection strategies ✔ All services are provided in compliance with platform policies 🔹 LinkedIn Marketing ✔ Profile & company page growth ✔ Targeted connections & outreach ✔ Content sharing in relevant groups ✔ Manual engagement strategies ✔ Brand visibility & awareness 🔹 YouTube Promotion (Monetization-Friendly) ✔ Audience growth support ✔ Video promotion strategies ✔ Watch time growth guidance ✔ Organic audience targeting ✔ Community-based promotion 🔹 Instagram Marketing ✔ Organic followers growth ✔ Engagement improvement ✔ Niche-based targeting ✔ Brand & influencer promotion 🔹 Facebook Marketing ✔ Page growth & engagement ✔ Content & video promotion ✔ Group sharing strategies ✔ Targeted audience reach (USA, UK, Canada, Australia) ✔ Organic visibility growth 🔹 Why Clients Choose Me ✔ 5+ Years of Experience ✔ Safe & Ethical Methods ✔ 100% Policy-Compliant Work ✔ Manual & Targeted Strategies ✔ Reliable Communication ✔ Long-Term Support I focus on real growth, genuine engagement, and sustainable reputation management — without risking your accounts. 📩 Send me an invite to discuss how I can help grow and protect your brand safely. #OnlineReputationManagement #ContentRemoval #GoogleReviewsRemoval #NegativeReviewRemoval #ReputationManagement #BrandProtection #DigitalReputation #ReputationRepair #DMCATakedown #CopyrightProtection #DefamationRemoval #ArticleRemoval #BlogRemoval #NewsArticleRemoval #SearchResultSuppression #WebsiteContentRemoval #GoogleSearchRemoval #YouTubeVideoRemoval #FacebookContentRemoval #InstagramContentRemoval #TikTokContentRemoval #SocialMediaRemoval #AccountRecovery #ContentModeration #BrandMonitoring #CrisisManagement #OnlineBrandManagement #PersonalReputationManagement #BusinessReputationManagement #ReviewManagement #OnlineReputationManagement #ORMExpert #ContentRemovalSpecialist #GoogleReviewsRemoval #NegativeContentRemoval #DefamationReporting #DMCATakedown #CopyrightComplaint #BrandProtection #ReputationRepair #ReviewRemoval #ArticleRemoval #BlogRemoval #NewsRemoval #SearchEngineReputationManagement #GoogleContentRemoval #YouTubeRemoval #FacebookRemoval #InstagramRemoval #TikTokRemoval #SocialMediaManagement #DigitalBrandProtection #BusinessReputationManagement #PersonalBrandProtection #OnlineCrisisManagement #BrandMonitoring #ReviewManagement #WebsiteContentRemoval #ContentSuppression #ReputationConsultant

  • Google Review
  • Constitutional Law
  • Infragistics
  • Copyright
  • Reputation Management
  • Online Reputation Management
  • Copyright Law
  • Legal Assistance
  • Legal Writing
  • Legal Research
  • Content Moderation
  • Intellectual Property Protection
  • Amazon Seller Central
  • Customer Support
Faysal R.

Leicester, United Kingdom

$15/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I am a Cyber Security and Technical Support Specialist with practical experience in cybersecurity, networking, technical support, and web development. I am currently studying Cyber Security at De Montfort University and hold industry-recognised certifications including CompTIA A+, CompTIA Tech+, and CompTIA Security+. My technical skills include Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Linux, Windows administration, network security, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and web development. I have hands-on experience using Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nmap, Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer, VMware, and VirtualBox. Services I offer: • IT Support and Technical Troubleshooting • Cyber Security Assessments • Vulnerability Assessment and Security Reviews • Network Setup and Troubleshooting • Python Scripting and Automation • Website Development and Maintenance • Technical Documentation and Reporting I am committed to delivering reliable work, clear communication, and professional service. My goal is to help clients solve technical challenges efficiently while providing high-quality results.

  • Academic Research
  • Cybersecurity Monitoring
  • Penetration Testing
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Network Security
  • IT Support
  • Technical Support
  • Linux
  • Windows Administration
  • Python
  • Web Development
  • JavaScript
  • Information Security
  • Technical Writing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • Risk Assessment
  • C++
  • Technical Documentation
  • Customer Service

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