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I am looking for a **reliable research assistant** to help identify and collect **academic faculty job postings from universities** in selected high-income countries. The task involves **searching university career pages and academic job boards** and identifying positions that match a **specific academic profile and research background**. The exact academic discipline and detailed criteria will be provided privately after hiring. ## Scope of Work Your responsibilities will include: * Searching for faculty job postings at universities * Filtering positions based on specific criteria provided * Carefully reading job advertisements to verify they meet the requirements * Recording the results in a structured spreadsheet * Ensuring the job matches the candidate’s academic background and publication record ## Positions to Search Only include **full academic faculty positions**, such as: * Lecturer * Assistant Professor * Associate Professor These positions must be **full-time academic appointments** (permanent or tenure-track). ## Geographic Scope Search primarily in universities located in: * United States * United Kingdom * Europe * Australia * Canada * Other comparable high-income countries ## Excluded Positions Do **not include**: * Temporary or visiting positions * Adjunct roles * Lecturer pools * Research assistant positions * Teaching assistant positions * Postdoctoral positions Only include **standard faculty appointments**. ## Deliverables Provide results in a spreadsheet containing: * University name * Country * Department * Job title * Link to the job posting * Application deadline * Short note explaining why the position matches the criteria ## Ideal Candidate The ideal freelancer: * Has experience researching academic job listings * Is detail-oriented and careful with filtering criteria * Can follow detailed instructions precisely * Is comfortable reviewing university job postings Please structure your proposal as follows: - Start your proposal with the phrase: academic search assistant - List 3 academic job websites you would use - Briefly describe any experience you have searching for academic or university jobs This project will begin with a small trial task: You will be asked to find 5 suitable job postings based on the criteria provided. ## Important Detailed filtering rules and the specific academic field will be provided **privately after hiring**. Accuracy and attention to detail are very important for this task.
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Hi! I’d be happy to assist you with researching academic faculty positions. I understand that this task requires more than just collecting listings, so I pay close attention to full job descriptions to ensure each role truly matches the required criteria, including academic rank, contract type, and relevance, while carefully excluding positions like adjunct or temporary roles. I have experience with structured online research and organizing findings into clear, well-structured spreadsheets. I’m detail-oriented, patient, and take accuracy seriously, especially when working with specific guidelines. I’m ready to complete the trial task and will ensure each selected position is carefully verified and aligned with your requirements. Best, Nissa
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"Academic search assistant" I will Use Linkedin, Official websites of universities and specific targeted keywords to collect the exact leads. Greetings! Dear Buyer! As per the project details, i have created a small samples for you of "Lecturer" from Australia with all the required details in excel, can you please reply on bid, so i will be able to share the samples file with you and i am sure you will be very happy with the samples and award the job to me. This Universities have openings. UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU) RMIT UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE Once you reply on my bid, i am able to share the samples file with you. Thanks Vishal S.
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Affordable, Early Delivery. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★I hold a Masters degree which gives me the requisite background to handle writing from various subjects. I am a highly committed person towards my work. You can rely on QualityXenter for quality and consistency in writing. We never violate copyright rules. I have vast amount of experience in this industry since I am working from 2015 as a professional writer. I provide many modifications till to get your satisfactions. I have access to enough journals to use in your research project. I always produce quality work at VERY LOW RATES so, don't worry if you have a low budget for your work, I will be very happy to make a new client like you. I am producing quality work for my clients including ARTICLE WRITING, REPORT WRITING, ESSAY WRITING, RESEARCH PAPERS, BUSINESS PLAN, TECHNICAL WRITING, MATLAB, THESIS, ACCOUNTING & FINANCE work ETC. Go through my profile link https://www.freelancer.com/u/qualityxenter
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academic search assistant Hello, I’m very interested in supporting your project as a research assistant for identifying academic faculty job postings. I have strong experience in structured web research, data collection, and carefully filtering information based on detailed criteria, ensuring accuracy and consistency in spreadsheet deliverables. **Academic job websites I would use:** 1. HigherEdJobs 2. Times Higher Education (THE) Jobs 3. Academic Positions I have experience researching university and professional opportunities through institutional career pages and specialized job boards, verifying eligibility requirements, deadlines, and role suitability before recording results in organized datasets. I am detail-oriented, comfortable reviewing academic postings, and able to follow precise filtering instructions to ensure only relevant full-time faculty roles are included. I’m happy to begin with the trial task and demonstrate accuracy and reliability from the start. Best regards, Md. Shahadat Hossain
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academic search assistant To begin with, I thrive in conducting thorough research work and possess exceptional data collection and entry skills that have been sharpened over the years. Understanding the detailed instructions and filtering criteria is second nature to me - which I believe is highly beneficial for this task. Moreover, I have hands-on experience in accurately reviewing job postings and can expertly filter out only the most relevant positions for detailed consideration. Empowered with my proficiency in research writing, I ensure the results you'd be receiving are meticulously structured and well-explained. Rest assured, your requested spreadsheet with information such as the university name, country, department, job title, link to the job posting, application deadlines, and a short note will be delivered completely filled out. When it comes to searching academic or university jobs, I must say I have decent experience under my belt. Through my journey as a software engineer too, I've had to sift through various listings for a multitude of purposes – be it hiring or research. This valuable experience equips me with a unique perspective on these processes, enhancing my ability to identify suitable faculty positions that align excellently with specific academic backgrounds and requirements. Let's commence your project today and together we'll turn this opportunity into a reality!
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Hello academic search assistant — I will accurately research and filter faculty job postings using platforms like HigherEdJobs, Times Higher Education, and Academic Positions, ensuring each role strictly matches your criteria; I have experience reviewing university listings and compiling structured, precise datasets with strong attention to detail. Regards Muhammad
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Hi, I’m interested in this role. I have strong experience in online research, data collection, and building structured spreadsheets with high accuracy. I’m comfortable reviewing university career pages and academic job boards, carefully validating criteria, and filtering roles based on detailed academic requirements. I can reliably track full-time faculty positions and maintain organized, clean records. Happy to follow precise guidelines and provide consistent updates. Please share the criteria to get started.
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Hi! I’ve carefully read your project, and I’m confident I can deliver highly accurate and well-filtered academic job listings based on your criteria. Academic job websites I would use: HigherEdJobs Times Higher Education (THE) Jobs Academic Positions I have experience in detailed research and data collection, including working with structured spreadsheets and carefully filtering information based on strict requirements. I’m comfortable navigating university career pages, reviewing job descriptions thoroughly, and ensuring that each listing precisely matches the provided academic profile. What sets me apart is my attention to detail and accuracy—I understand the importance of verifying criteria such as job type (tenure-track/full-time), department relevance, and alignment with research background and publication focus. I also ensure clean, well-organized data with clear notes explaining each match. I’m fully prepared to complete the trial task of 5 job postings and demonstrate the quality of my work. You can expect reliable communication, consistency, and a strong commitment to meeting your standards. Looking forward to working with you! Best regards, Eyesha
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academic search assistant: I may not have direct experience in academic job searching, my 7+ years in software development has sharpened my research and attention-to-detail skills which I am confident will contribute greatly to this academic search project. As a full-stack developer, my proficiency with popular technologies like Angular, Nodejs, and Java has allowed me to be an efficient and effective researcher. Moreover, I have a good grasp of database technologies like SQL, PHPMYADMIN and Oracle Database; skills that will be valuable for organizing a structured spreadsheet to record the job listing results. I do have experience working with complex data sets, for instance, applying statistical techniques and ML techniques in Python, R and SAS which have honed my ability to deal with precise filtering criteria. Moreover, as someone who is comfortable reviewing complex documentation such as UML diagrams, I would have no problem following the detailed instructions provided for this task. My familiarity with tools like Tableau and Excel for data visualization could complement the deliverables from this task nicely. In summary, my technical skills coupled with my meticulousness and commitment to delivering value make me an excellent fit for this project. I look forward to proving this during the trial task as we start our journey towards landing you your ideal faculty position!
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Hello, academic search assistant HigherEdJobs Times Higher Education Jobs Euraxess I have experience conducting structured research and data collection, where precision and filtering based on strict criteria are essential. In my current work, I regularly gather, verify, and organize large datasets into clean spreadsheets—ensuring every entry is accurate, relevant, and easy to review. I’m comfortable navigating university career pages, cross-checking job requirements, and identifying roles that closely match a defined academic profile. For your project, I’ll systematically search across university portals and academic job boards, carefully review each posting, and only include roles that fully meet your criteria. Each entry will be clearly documented with all required fields, along with a concise justification for why it’s a strong match. I pay close attention to detail and follow instructions strictly, ensuring high-quality, reliable results. I’m also ready to begin with the trial task and demonstrate accuracy from the start. Take a quick look at my portfolio and you’ll see the fit: https://www.freelancer.com/u/illiyaan5 Let’s connect and have a quick chat to get started as soon as you want and to get this work done. Regards, Illiyaan.
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I am excited to apply for the role of Academic Faculty Job Search Assistant, bringing strong research skills and a deep understanding of the academic hiring landscape. I specialize in identifying relevant university faculty openings across disciplines by leveraging job portals, university websites, and academic networks. With a structured and detail-oriented approach, I can efficiently track tenure-track, adjunct, and visiting faculty positions tailored to specific qualifications, research interests, and geographic preferences. I am experienced in organizing opportunities into clear, actionable reports, including application deadlines, required documents, and key selection criteria. Beyond job identification, I can also assist in optimizing academic CVs, cover letters, and research statements to align with institutional expectations. My goal is to streamline the job search process, saving time while increasing the chances of securing interviews. I am committed to accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery. Whether you are targeting global universities or specific regions, I can provide ongoing support and curated listings that match your academic profile. I look forward to helping you navigate the competitive academic job market with clarity and confidence.
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Dear Client, I am very interested in your project and confident in accurately identifying academic faculty positions that match your criteria. I have experience researching university job postings and filtering positions based on detailed requirements. I am detail-oriented and can ensure accurate, structured data entry in a spreadsheet. Three academic job websites I would use: HigherEdJobs (US-focused faculty positions) Times Higher Education Jobs (UK and global academic positions) Academic Positions (Europe and other high-income countries) I have previously assisted in collecting and organizing academic job postings for research assistants and faculty recruitment projects, carefully verifying eligibility and compiling structured data for review. I am ready to begin with the trial task and provide precise, reliable results. Best regards, Rashid Ali
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I’ve carefully reviewed the job description and am ready to get started right away. I’d love the opportunity to discuss the details further to ensure I fully understand your requirements and expectations. Please feel free to send me a message so we can talk more about the project.
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