Remote Human Intelligence Collector — AI Research & Domain Evaluation

We are seeking a detail-oriented Remote Human Intelligence Collector — AI Research & Domain Evaluation ($25 - $65/hour, 100% remote) to join ZR Talent Group. Contributors in this role draw upon real-world mastery of Elicitation strategy, Real-time cue reading, Reliability assessment, Interrogation/investigative questioning to evaluate AI-generated deliverables, construct detailed grading rubrics, and guide post-training model alignment.

Prior experience building machine learning systems is not required—our research partners value authentic practitioner judgment, domain rigor, and clear analytical writing.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Conduct or assess structured elicitation and interview sessions to extract accurate and relevant information from varied subjects
• Establish rapport with participants to encourage open communication without applying pressure or coercion
• Analyze responses in real-time, reading tone, pacing, and nonverbal cues, and dynamically adjusting questioning strategies
• Assess the internal consistency, reliability, and potential evasiveness of responses, providing confidence assessments for each interaction
• Identify and annotate emotional and motivational drivers influencing participants' responses
• Document your analytical reasoning in a clear, traceable manner to support downstream review and learning
• Score or annotate sessions according to a detailed rubric, maintaining objectivity and consistency across multiple cases

Required Qualifications & Technical Criteria

• Demonstrated professional or advanced academic background in Elicitation strategy, Real-time cue reading, Reliability assessment, Interrogation/investigative questioning.
• Strong analytical writing and critical evaluation skills in English.
• Self-directed work ethic suited for an asynchronous, 100% remote research environment.

Preferred Experience & Bonus Attributes

• 3–5+ years of experience in professional interviewing, intelligence elicitation, or investigative questioning (e.g., military HUMINT, law-enforcement interviewing, skilled negotiation)
• Training in recognized interviewing methodologies such as the PEACE model, cognitive interviewing, or similar frameworks
• Expertise in real-time interpretation of paralinguistic and nonverbal cues (tone, pacing, hesitation, gestures)
• Demonstrated ability to clearly justify analytical reads in writing, not just by intuition
• Exceptional written English skills with a focus on clarity, precision, and defensibility
• Experience working with diverse populations or through interpreters
• Working knowledge of data annotation, AI model evaluation, or after-action/assessment report writing

Compensation, Remote Eligibility & Schedule

• Compensation Band: $25 - $65/hour
• Work Model: 100% Remote / Work From Home with flexible asynchronous scheduling
• Eligible Remote Locations: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Current Openings: 40 active specialist positions
• Hiring Organization: ZR Talent Group
• Core Skills & Technologies: Elicitation strategy, Real-time cue reading, Reliability assessment, Interrogation/investigative questioning, Attention to detail