Remote AI Researcher (Masters/PhD) - Flexible Contract

Alignerr Corp.; Christchurch; Remote; GBP 62,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking Masters and PhD-level researchers for a fully remote, hourly contract position in AI training. You will design and stress-test multi-disciplinary problems, shaping how AI systems think and reason.

The role emphasises independent, asynchronous collaboration with leading AI labs and a strong publication/academic track record. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in a STEM field, are self-directed, and fluent in English, with 10–40 hours per week available on a flexible

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field.
• Strong research record with publications or complex technical projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, solve, and review advanced, multi-disciplinary problems with academic rigor.
• Apply your research expertise to construct problem statements that challenge AI reasoning.
• Evaluate AI outputs for depth, accuracy, and logical soundness across technical domains.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to improve model performance.
• Ensure every deliverable meets the highest standards of clarity and precision.

Skills

Advanced research

Academic rigor

Fluent English

Education

Master's or PhD in STEM

Tools

Python

R

AI tools

Job description

Alignerr is seeking Masters and PhD-level researchers for a fully remote, hourly contract position in AI training. You will design and stress-test multi-disciplinary problems, shaping how AI systems think and reason.

The role emphasises independent, asynchronous collaboration with leading AI labs and a strong publication/academic track record. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in a STEM field, are self-directed, and fluent in English, with 10–40 hours per week available on a flexible