Working with research-adjacent freelancers (Episode 78)
Research Adjacent · Sarah McLusky
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Show Notes
This episode is a must listen for anyone who hires freelancers to support research projects or who is a freelancer themselves. It is packed with advice for making things run more smoothly – from contracts to cold-hard cash. We are also launching the Research Adjacent Directory listing service.
Sarah is joined by fellow freelancers from the Research Adjacent Community including Limor Zwi-Dantsis, Russell Arnott, Sophie Morris, Naomi Tyrrell and Vittoria Danino, to talk about…
- Why hiring a freelancer can be a great decision
- Tips for working effectively with research-adjacent freelancers
- How much excellent specialists actually cost
- Where to find quality contractors
Find out more
- Read the show notes and transcript on the podcast website
- Check out the Research Adjacent Directory
- Find out if the Research Adjacent Community is right for you
- Read Top 5 reasons to hire an independent research-adjacent professional
- Read Working effectively with research-adjacent freelancers
- Read How much do research-adjacent freelancers cost?
- Connect with Limor Zwi-Dantsis, Russell Arnott, Sophie Morris, Naomi Tyrrell and Vittoria Danino on LinkedIn
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Mentioned in this episode:
Leeds Research Adjacent Community Networking
Come along to meet other research-adjacent folks in person at Brooklyn Bar in Leeds on Thursday 30 April 2026 from 5.30pm. Open to anyone who feels part of this world. Facilitated by podcast host Sarah McLusky. Find out more and sign up here https://researchadjacent.circle.so/c/open-events/leeds-research-adjacent-community-networking-4058c1
Research Adjacent Directory Member of the Month: Clare Jonas, That Thinking Feeling
What do you get if you cross an academic psychologist with a research communicator? Some amazing skills training workshops! Clare offers workshops which support researchers to develop knowledge and practical skills in three overlapping areas: research communication, taking care of ourselves and each other, and career skills for academia and beyond. They’re based on Clare's professional expertise, lived experience, evidence from psychology and related fields... and love of dad jokes! Find out more at https://www.thatthinkingfeeling.co.uk/