General Postdoctoral Researcher (Masters/PhDs)

Alignerr Corp.; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignerr Corp. invites applications for a General Postdoctoral Researcher (Masters/PhDs) in AI Training. This fully remote hourly contract role engages senior researchers to design high-level problems and advance AI reasoning.

You'll work asynchronously with AI researchers, deliver rigorous analyses, and contribute to the next generation of AI models on a flexible schedule, 10–40 hours per week. Masters or PhD in STEM required; strong publication record preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have Masters or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field from a leading university.
• Strong track record in research, publications, or complex technical project work.
• Think rigorously with structure, depth and intellectual honesty.
• Excellent written English communication.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently without close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design and solve advanced, multi-disciplinary problems with real-world relevance that challenge and improve AI reasoning capabilities.
• Apply domain expertise to develop complex problem statements that expose gaps in AI understanding.
• Review and evaluate AI-generated outputs for academic rigor, logical depth, and technical accuracy.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to refine model performance.
• Ensure clarity, depth, and scholarly precision across all deliverables.
• Work independently on task-based assignments with a flexible schedule.

Skills

Strong research track record

Written English communication

Self-motivated & independent

Rigorous analytical thinking

Cross-disciplinary problem solving

Education

Master's degree in STEM

PhD preferred

Tools

Python

R

Job description

General Postdoctoral Researcher (Masters/PhDs) - AI Training

About The Role

What if your years of advanced research and deep domain expertise could directly shape how the world's most powerful AI models think, reason, and solve problems?

We're looking for Masters and PhD researchers to work with leading AI labs — designing complex, high-level problems that push the boundaries of machine reasoning. Your academic rigor and research instincts won't just sit on a shelf here. They'll be put to work building the next generation of AI.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior AI industry experience needed — your advanced research background is exactly what we're looking for.

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

What You'll Do

• Design and solve advanced, multi-disciplinary problems with real-world relevance that challenge and improve AI reasoning capabilities
• Apply your domain expertise to develop complex problem statements that expose gaps in AI understanding
• Review and evaluate AI-generated outputs for academic rigor, logical depth, and technical accuracy
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to refine model performance
• Ensure clarity, depth, and scholarly precision across all deliverables
• Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

• Hold a Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field from a leading university
• Have a strong track record in research, publications, or complex technical project work
• Think rigorously — you approach problems with structure, depth, and intellectual honesty
• Communicate complex ideas clearly and precisely in written English
• Self-motivated and consistent when working independently without close supervision
• Comfortable engaging with challenging, open-ended problems across disciplines

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality, or AI evaluation workflows
• Proficiency in Python, R, or other research-oriented programming languages
• Background spanning multiple STEM disciplines or cross-domain research experience
• Familiarity with AI tools or model evaluation frameworks as an end user

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside the world's leading research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — structure your work around your existing commitments
• Freelance autonomy with the substance of genuinely challenging, meaningful research
• Make a direct, measurable impact on how advanced AI models reason and perform
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch