Remote AI Researcher (Masters/PhD) — High-Impact Challenges

Alignerr Corp.; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 62,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking Masters- or PhD-level researchers for AI training. The role is remote, contract-based, and designed for those who enjoy tackling high-stakes, cross-disciplinary problems.

You will design, test, and review AI reasoning challenges with top labs, delivering rigorous analyses and clear, well-documented results. You will collaborate asynchronously with researchers, contribute to cutting-edge AI models, and maintain academic rigor across outputs while managing a 10–40 hour weekly

Qualifications

• Holder of a Master’s or PhD in a STEM field from a top-tier university.
• Proven track record in research, publications, or complex technical projects.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with a sharp eye for detail.
• Self-directed and reliable – capable of high-quality work with minimal supervision.
• Fluent in English and open to roles based in the US, Canada, UK, Australia or NZ.

Responsibilities

• Design and solve advanced, multi-disciplinary problems with real-world relevance.
• Apply research expertise to construct complex problem statements that stress-test AI reasoning.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to enhance model performance.
• Uphold academic rigor, clarity, and depth across every deliverable.
• Contribute to development of cutting-edge AI models across scientific domains.

Skills

Research experience

Academic publications

Clear writing

Self-directed

English fluency

Education

Master's or PhD in STEM

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Alignerr is seeking Masters- or PhD-level researchers for AI training. The role is remote, contract-based, and designed for those who enjoy tackling high-stakes, cross-disciplinary problems.

You will design, test, and review AI reasoning challenges with top labs, delivering rigorous analyses and clear, well-documented results. You will collaborate asynchronously with researchers, contribute to cutting-edge AI models, and maintain academic rigor across outputs while managing a 10–40 hour weekly