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Research and Administrative Projects Assistant

BruntWork

UKRemotepart_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Dec 2025

About the role

This is a remote position.

Schedule:

Mondays to Fridays, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

20 hours per week

Client Timezone: Australian Eastern Time (Sydney, AU)

Client Overview: Join a driven academic professional pursuing advanced PhD research while launching multiple innovative personal projects. You’ll support cutting-edge technical research and help bring ambitious ideas to life. This role offers unique exposure to high-level academic work and the opportunity to be part of diverse, intellectually stimulating projects from the ground up. Job Description: You’ll be the right hand to an ambitious researcher and project developer, handling everything from complex technical research to seamless administrative coordination. This isn’t your typical assistant role – you’ll dive deep into PhD-level research, manage sophisticated project workflows, and help turn academic insights into actionable outcomes. You’ll work directly with someone who values efficiency and quality, giving you the autonomy to make real impact while building valuable research and project management skills. Responsibilities:

Conduct in-depth research for PhD-level academic projects and technical initiatives

Manage email correspondence and routine administrative tasks with precision

Fill out applications, forms, and documentation across multiple projects

Coordinate scheduling, appointments, and project timelines

Respond to inquiries and communications on behalf of the client

Support content writing strategy development and implementation

Assist with project coordination and cross-functional administrative needs

Handle confidential academic and personal information with discretion

Requirements

Strong research and analytical capabilities with attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience managing email systems and administrative workflows

Comfortable working with technical and academic subject matter

Proven ability to handle scheduling and appointment coordination

Self-directed work style with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects

Bonus if you have experience with academic research methodologies

It helps if you’re familiar with content strategy or writing support

Benefits

Independent Contractor Perks:

Permanent work from home

Immediate hiring

Steady freelance job

Please note that since this is a permanent work-from-home position and an “Independent Contractor” arrangement, the candidates must have their own computer and internet connection. They will handle their benefits and taxes. The professional fees are at hourly rates, and the rate depends on your performance in the application process. ZR_29982_JOB