Technical · High demand
AI Researcher
Investigates questions rigorously using AI tools, and knows exactly how far the evidence stretches.
What people earn
Entry
$65k–$90k
Mid-level
$100k–$150k
Senior
$160k–$250k
Academic and applied research roles differ widely; industry pays more.
Skills that matter
- Source evaluation
- Structured synthesis
- Evidence tables
- Statistical literacy
- Citation discipline
- Clear writing
Your path at Aivo
- 1
Foundations
Complete the 21-day certification.
- 2
Sourced search
Complete Perplexity Academy to advanced.
- 3
Grounded work
Complete NotebookLM Academy to expert.
- 4
Evidence
Publish a research brief with a documented method.
Academies to take
Perplexity Academy
Answers with sources, not ten blue links.
NotebookLM Academy
An expert on your documents, and nothing else.
Claude Academy
Long documents, careful reasoning and writing that sounds human.
Google Gemini Academy
AI everywhere you already work in Google.
Tools you'll use
Portfolio checklist
- • Every claim has a source
- • Method is reproducible
- • Limitations stated
- • You show a claim the AI got wrong
Projects that impress
- • A sourced literature review
- • A market analysis with an evidence table
- • A method note on verifying AI research output
Interview prep
How do you verify an AI-generated claim?
Open the source, check it says what's claimed, and note when it doesn't.
What's your research method?
Question, sources, synthesis, verification, limitations — in that order.
Where does AI research fail?
Weak sources cited confidently and quiet omission of contradicting evidence.
Credentials that help
- Aivo AI Certificate
- Perplexity Academy — Advanced
- NotebookLM Academy — Expert