Masters or PhD Researcher

Masters & PhD Researcher (AI Training)

About the Role

What if your years of advanced research training could directly shape the intelligence of tomorrow's most powerful AI systems? We're looking for Masters and PhD-level researchers to tackle complex, multi-disciplinary problems that push the boundaries of AI reasoning — working alongside the world's leading AI research labs.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for serious researchers. Your academic expertise doesn't just belong in a lab or on a CV — it belongs at the frontier of AI development.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Design and solve advanced, multi-disciplinary problems that challenge and improve AI reasoning capabilities
• Apply your domain expertise to develop complex, academically rigorous problem sets with real-world relevance
• Review and evaluate AI-generated solutions for depth, accuracy, and intellectual rigor
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to improve model performance
• Ensure clarity, precision, and academic integrity across all deliverables

Who You Are

• Holder of a Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field
• Experienced researcher with a strong track record of publications, advanced projects, or original inquiry
• Exceptionally precise in written communication — you can explain complex ideas clearly and concisely
• Self-directed and reliable when working independently in a remote, asynchronous environment
• Fluent in English and based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, quality evaluation, or AI training workflows
• Proficiency in Python, R, or other research-oriented programming languages
• Background spanning multiple technical disciplines

Why Join Us

• Work directly with cutting-edge AI projects at the world's leading research labs
• Fully remote and asynchronous — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work
• Make a tangible impact on how advanced AI systems reason, think, and solve hard problems
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch