Masters or PhD Researcher

Alignerr Corp.; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Autonomy

Contract extension opportunities

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking Masters and PhD-level researchers to tackle complex, multi-disciplinary problems at the frontier of AI training. This fully remote, hourly contract role offers flexible, asynchronous work with world-class AI teams, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in a STEM field, have a proven research track record, and are fluent in English.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field.
• Proven track record in research, publications, or complex technical projects.
• Excellent written communication with precision and clarity.
• Self-directed and capable of working asynchronously.

Responsibilities

• Develop and solve advanced problems across technical domains with real-world relevance.
• Apply research expertise to design challenging problem statements for AI reasoning.
• Collaborate asynchronously with researchers to improve model performance.
• Ensure rigor and depth across mathematics, science, and engineering deliverables.

Education

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Python

R

Job description

About The Role

What if your years of advanced research and deep domain expertise could directly shape the intelligence of tomorrow's AI systems? We're looking for Masters and PhD-level researchers to tackle complex, multi-disciplinary problems that push the boundaries of what AI can reason, solve, and understand.

Masters or PhD Researcher (AI Training)

What if your years of advanced research and deep domain expertise could directly shape the intelligence of tomorrow's AI systems? We're looking for Masters and PhD-level researchers to tackle complex, multi-disciplinary problems that push the boundaries of what AI can reason, solve, and understand.

About The Role

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers who thrive on intellectual challenge. You'll work asynchronously alongside world-class AI teams — contributing your expertise at the frontier of machine intelligence.

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

What You'll Do

• Develop, solve, and review advanced problems across technical and academic domains with real-world relevance
• Apply your research expertise to design complex problem statements that challenge and sharpen AI reasoning
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to improve model performance
• Ensure academic rigor, clarity, and depth across all deliverablesContribute to projects spanning mathematics, science, engineering, and other highly technical fields

Who You Are

• Holder of a Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field from a top-tier university
• Proven track record in research, publications, or complex technical project management
• Exceptional written communicator with strong attention to detail and precision
• Self-directed and comfortable working independently in an asynchronous environment
• Fluent in English

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality assessment, or AI evaluation systems
• Proficiency in Python, R, or other research-oriented programming languages
• Experience designing or reviewing problem sets, curricula, or technical assessments
• Familiarity with AI tools, language models, or machine learning workflows

Why Join Us

• Work at the cutting edge of AI development alongside the world's leading research labs
• Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule, from anywhere
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually rigorous work
• Apply your advanced expertise to problems that genuinely matter and drive AI forward
• Potential for ongoing collaboration and contract extension as new projects launch