Masters or PhD Researcher

Labelbox; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI research firm is seeking a General Postdoctoral Researcher to tackle complex problems and collaborate with global AI research teams. The ideal candidate should hold a Master’s or PhD in a STEM field and possess exceptional research and communication skills. The role offers an hourly compensation of $75 to $90 and is fully remote, requiring a commitment of 10 to 40 hours per week. Experience in data annotation or coding is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD from a top university or equivalent.
• Exceptional research, publications, or project management track record.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Fluency in English, based in U.K.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review advanced problems in various domains.
• Design complex problem statements to improve AI.
• Collaborate with researchers and experts asynchronously.
• Ensure academic rigor and clarity in deliverables.

Skills

Research expertise

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Fluent in English

Education

Master’s or PhD in a STEM field

Tools

Python

R

Job description

General Postdoctoral Researcher - $90/hr Remote - Alignerr

Location: Remote

About the job

At Alignerr, we partner with the world’s leading AI research teams and labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.

Organization: Alignerr | Position: General Postdoctoral Researcher (Masters/PhDs) | Type: Hourly Contract | Compensation: $75–$90 /hour | Location: Remote | Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities (Training support will be provided)

• Develop, solve, and review advanced problems across various academic and professional domains with real-world relevance.
• Apply high-level research expertise to design complex problem statements that challenge and improve AI reasoning.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to enhance AI model performance.
• Ensure academic rigor, clarity, and depth across all deliverables.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field from a top U.S. university (or equivalent).
• Strong track record of research, publications, or complex project management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Fluent in English and currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, U.K., or Australia.

Preferred

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality, or evaluation systems
• Experience coding in Python, R, or other research-oriented languages.

Application Process (Takes 15-20 min)

• Submit your resume
• Complete a short screening
• Project matching and onboarding

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

$75 - $90 an hour