Psychology Ph.D/Psy.D (AI + Mental Health Research)
Micro1 • Remote • Posted 105 days ago
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Pay Rate
$150/task
Posted
105d ago
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About this Role
Job Summary
Join our customer's team at the forefront of digital mental health innovation, where your expertise in psychology and artificial intelligence will shape the future of care and research. We are seeking a driven and insightful psychologist with a proven track record of published research on AI applications in mental health. Collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary group to drive breakthroughs that impact millions.
Key Responsibilities
Design, conduct, and publish high-impact research on the intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health interventions. Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and clinicians to develop and evaluate AI-driven tools and methodologies that advance mental health outcomes. Translate complex research findings into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Lead literature reviews, systematic analyses, and white papers to inform ongoing research directions. Communicate research progress and results through presentations, internal reports, and peer-reviewed publications. Advocate for ethical practices in AI-based mental health applications, ensuring privacy, inclusivity, and clinical integrity. Provide expert consultation to cross-functional teams on psychological theory, assessment, and evidence-based interventions.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Doctoral degree (Ph.D or Psy.D) in Psychology from an accredited institution. Peer-reviewed publications specifically focused on AI and mental health. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex topics to diverse audiences. Demonstrated experience in research design, data analysis, and scientific writing. Deep understanding of psychological theories, mental health disorders, and clinical best practices. Comfort working in remote, collaborative, and fast-paced environments. Commitment to advancing ethical standards in digital and technology-driven mental health research.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Psychology
Key Responsibilities
- Design, conduct, and publish high-impact research on the intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health interventions.
- Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and clinicians to develop and evaluate AI-driven tools and methodologies that advance mental health outcomes.
- Translate complex research findings into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Lead literature reviews, systematic analyses, and white papers to inform ongoing research directions.
Compensation Analysis
Rare opportunity for top 1% experts. Earn $150/hr contributing to the world's most advanced AI labs. This is one of the few roles where academic precision is valued as highly as commercial output.
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Global Access. Micro1 is more open to international applicants (outside the US/UK) than DataAnnotation or Outlier.
What is the catch?
Privacy. Micro1 projects often require you to install time-tracking software that takes screenshots of your desktop while you work to ensure you are actually working. If you are uncomfortable with monitoring software, this might not be for you.
Is this traditional consulting?
Not exactly. You act as a "Teacher" for advanced AI. Instead of client deliverables, you are given complex scenarios to evaluate. You grade the AI's logic, correct its hallucinations, and provide expert-level reasoning. Your job is to train the model to think like you do.
Why is the pay so high?
This role requires deep, verified expertise. General knowledge isn't enough; the model is specifically being trained on "edge cases"—the rare, difficult, or highly technical nuances that only a senior professional would know.
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This is cognitive, deep work. Unlike simple data labeling, you might spend 45-60 minutes on a single task, researching citations or verifying complex calculations. Quality is prioritized over speed.
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