Masters or PhD Researcher

Alignerr Corp.; Toronto; Remote; CAD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Masters/PhD-level AI Researcher for a fully remote hourly contract. You will design and evaluate complex AI problems, applying rigorous domain expertise to push model capabilities, while reviewing solutions for accuracy and depth.

The role supports async collaboration with leading researchers and labs, with high emphasis on clarity, precision, and independent, self-paced work. Ideal candidates hold a STEM PhD or MSc, have strong research publications, and communicate

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in STEM or a technical field.
• Strong research background with publications or scholarly work.
• Excellent written communication with clarity and precision.
• Based in the US, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand.
• Fluent in English and able to work asynchronously.

Responsibilities

• Design and solve complex AI-related problems.
• Apply graduate-level expertise to create domain-specific content for AI models.
• Review AI-generated solutions for accuracy and depth.
• Collaborate asynchronously with researchers across labs.
• Ensure academic quality and precision in all deliverables.
• Work independently on task-based assignments at a flexible pace.

Skills

Fluent English

Independent work

Async collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in STEM/technical field

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Masters & PhD Researcher (AI Training) - Alignerr

About The Role

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers who want to do meaningful, intellectually stimulating work on their own schedule. No prior AI industry experience required - your academic expertise is exactly what we need.

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

What You'll Do

• Design and solve complex, multi-disciplinary problems that challenge and sharpen AI reasoning capabilities
• Apply your graduate-level expertise to create rigorous, domain-specific content that pushes AI models to their limits
• Review and evaluate AI-generated solutions for accuracy, depth, and intellectual rigor
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts across leading research labs
• Ensure academic quality, clarity, and precision across all deliverables
• Work independently on task-based assignments at your own pace

Who You Are

• Holds a Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field from a top university
• Strong research background - publications, complex project management, or equivalent scholarly track record
• Naturally rigorous and detail-oriented, with high standards for accuracy and depth
• Exceptional written communicator who can convey complex ideas with clarity
• Fluent in English and currently based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in an async environment

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality, or AI evaluation workflows
• Proficiency in Python, R, or other research-oriented programming languages
• Cross-disciplinary expertise spanning multiple technical domains
• Experience designing experiments, rubrics, or assessment frameworks

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside the world's leading research labs
• Fully remote and async - work when, where, and how it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the intellectual depth of real research work
• Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI reasons about the hardest problems in science and technology
• Training and onboarding support provided - hit the ground running from day one
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch