expertR𝛘iv FAQ
Sometimes it’s not easy to find the expertise you need. Whether you are looking for collaborators for your next project, specialized help with a research task, or have an open role in your lab you can use expertR𝛘iv to connect with experts.
Subscribe to alerts to receive expertR𝛘iv notifications in your subject areas. Be the first to see the latest job or collaboration opportunities in your field, or help users who want definitive answers to the questions from a subject expert.
expertR𝛘iv is completely free to use (with the option to pay for one of our limited Featured listings). There are three types of listing - jobs, collaborations and tasks - which are all indexed by subject area, qualification or expertise needed.
expertR𝛘iv’s subject indexing means listings appear on articles being read by your target community. With over 500,000 site views a month we hope to connect you with the experts you want to work with.
We also hope the tool will be useful for people working in science communication to connect with experts and specialists - whether that be for a guest spot on a podcast, a Youtube interview or for an expert opinion on a story. Given the rise in misinformation it’s increasingly important to provide access to a wide base of expertise.
Questions & Answers
Need an answer to your question? We've integrated our Q&A system into expertR𝛘iv, so you can ask any question and a relevant expert will be alerted and asked to provide an answer.
Collaborations
Looking for a collaborator? We’ve heard from various communities that they’d like to cast a wider net when looking for collaborators, especially when it comes to cross-disciplinary research. Find the expert collaborator you need with a Collaboration post on expertR𝛘iv.
Tasks
We know that sometimes you need an expert or specialized skills for a short, defined task - maybe it’s for code review, statistical analysis, graphic design or translation. Post your task on expertR𝛘iv and it’ll be seen by people with the skills and subject knowledge required. We expect tasks to be rewarded commensurate with the work required and that contributions are correctly acknowledged.
Jobs
Is your lab or department searching for its next RA, post-doc, or professor? Post a role on expertR𝛘iv and it’ll be seen by potential candidates that match your needs.