Research Associate

Research AssociateAre you passionate about bridging cutting-edge research with industry needs? Do you excel at connecting with experts, communicating with clarity, and collaborating across teams to deliver high-impact results for clients? If so, we'd love to have you join our team!We're a fast-paced, venture-backed B2B SaaS company on a mission to revolutionize the way R&D professionals discover and leverage expertise. We operate a unique marketplace connecting innovators with a curated network of top-tier experts, powered by our core platform and supported by our AI tools: Research Compass, our citation-backed research assistant, and Atlas, our automated research and reporting engine.We're seeking a highly motivated full-time Research Associate to join our growing Research team. In this role, you'll own the expert journey end-to-end, from first outreach through vetting, onboarding, and client introduction, working closely with clients, external experts, and internal stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to combine scientific training with relationship management, strategic communication, and client engagement.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time, remote (US-based) role as a Research Associate. The Research Associate will be responsible for supporting client initiatives by identifying, engaging, vetting, and onboarding external research partners, keeping project pipelines current, and contributing to high-quality written outputs with support from senior team members.What You'll DoRun expert outreach end-to-end: prepare project briefs, write and send outreach emails and LinkedIn messages, and conduct phone outreach with professionalism and care.Conduct expert vetting calls and manage the vetting pipeline, including scheduling, prep, and follow-up, ensuring the highest level of expertise and alignment with client needs.Manage expert onboarding, including profile creation and contracts.Provide context on vetted experts and add them to client review, helping clients make informed decisions about who to engage.Keep project trackers current across pipeline stages, outreach status, and project boards.Contribute to research-driven reports and client-facing write-ups, with support and mentorship from senior team members.Demo the NotedSource platform to experts and clients, representing the company as a knowledgeable, trusted point of contact.Who You AreMust-haves:You have recently completed (or are about to complete) a Master's degree in the life sciences, physical sciences, or a related technical field.You are a confident, comfortable speaker. You'll demo our product live and need to think on your feet with a wide variety of stakeholders, from academic experts to enterprise clients.You have exceptional communication and writing skills, with a demonstrated ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely.You are highly organized, proactive, and resourceful, capable of managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.You'll thrive here if:You're excited to wear many hats and work cross-functionally with sales, product, customer success, and marketing to deliver holistic client value.You're a team player who's energized by the pace of a growing company and ready to get to work ensuring our clients are satisfied with the work.You embrace a data-driven approach to evaluate expertise and measure the impact of client initiatives.Who We AreNotedSource is an AI-powered platform providing access to research information, expertise, and partnerships. Our platform streamlines the process of working with research experts and partners, making it easy for R&D teams to manage projects, communicate with collaborators, and track progress. Alongside our core platform, we build AI research tools including Research Compass, which delivers citation-backed answers to research questions from a database of 220+ million academic papers, and Atlas, which produces literature reviews, company intelligence, and technology landscape reports for R&D teams. As a Research Associate, you'll work alongside these tools and help shape the research outputs our clients rely on.Why Join Us?This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact at a company poised for significant growth. As a Research Associate, you'll directly shape how enterprise clients discover and leverage expertise, and see the results of your work in every successful expert engagement. You'll join a collaborative, innovative team where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work has real-world impact.How to ApplyTo apply, please submit the following materials:An up-to-date resume or CV.A short cover letter (1 page or less) explaining your interest in the role and how your background aligns with the position.A sample of published writing (academic paper, industry report, white paper, or other substantial work) where you contributed significantly to the research and/or writing.Application Note: LinkedIn only allows a single document upload. Please combine your resume/CV, short cover letter, and writing sample into a single PDF before applying.Please ensure your application clearly highlights both your research expertise and your written communication skills, as both are core to success in this role.