US Residents - Survey Participants - Los Angeles

Location: United States

About the role

Prolific is building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world, used by over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations to gather data from paid study participants with diverse experiences, knowledge, and skills. We are looking for AI Trainers/Study Participants from all professional backgrounds across the United States to take part in academic and applied research studies for global businesses and educational faculties. Whether you are just starting your career or are a seasoned expert, your perspective is valuable. We are actively seeking a diverse range of educational backgrounds, including: No High School Diploma / High School Graduates, Trade School & Vocational Professionals (MBO), Undergraduate & Master's Degree Holders (HBO/WO), PhD Candidates & Doctoral Researchers. If you have the necessary experience, we'll send you a quick 10‑ to 15‑minute screening to assess your suitability. If successful, you'll be invited to join Prolific as a participant, where you'll get paid to contribute to a wide range of projects.

Responsibilities

• AI Training & Evaluation: helping refine Large Language Models by ranking responses or providing creative prompts.
• Behavioral Experiments: participating in decision-making tasks and cognitive games.
• User Research: providing feedback on new software, apps, or product concepts.
• Academic Studies: assisting university researchers in fields like psychology, economics, and sociology.
• Interviews: engaging in one-on-one deep dives regarding your professional expertise or lived experience.
• Surveys & Questionnaires: sharing your opinions on current events, consumer habits, or workplace culture.

Requirements

• Diverse Perspective: a track record of relevant experience, knowledge, or lived context (from entry-level roles to executive or academic positions).
• Attention to Detail: the ability to remain focused and provide high-quality data for the duration of a study.
• Technical Setup: a reliable, fast internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop computer.
• Financial Readiness: a PayPal account to receive payments and a willingness to self-declare earnings as a self-employed participant.

Benefits

Joining Prolific gives you the chance to contribute to meaningful research used by universities, researchers, and global organizations. After passing the screening, you can join in just 15 minutes and start enjoying the ability to work from home. The platform connects researchers with a global pool of participants to collect high-quality, ethically sourced human behavioural data and feedback, helping answer important questions, improve products and services, and advance knowledge across disciplines.

Pay

Researchers looking for your profile tend to pay up to $18/hr per study completed. While many tasks are short, you should be prepared for studies that require up to one hour of uninterrupted work.

Schedule

Flexible hours allow you to choose when to participate in studies.