Masters or PhD Researcher

Alignerr Corp.; Auckland; Remote; NZD 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking Masters and PhD researchers for remote, contract-based AI training work. You will tackle complex, interdisciplinary problems that advance AI reasoning and model evaluation. Strong publication records, rigorous thinking, and clear communication are essential.

This role offers flexible scheduling (10–40 hours/week) and the opportunity to collaborate with top researchers without requiring prior industry experience.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a STEM field.
• Strong research track record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and solve advanced problems across technical and academic domains with real-world relevance.
• Apply research expertise to design complex problem statements that challenge AI reasoning capabilities.
• Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy, rigor, depth, and logical soundness.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to enhance model performance.
• Ensure academic integrity, clarity, and intellectual depth across all deliverables.
• Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule.

Skills

Research experience

Publications

Communication skills

Independent work

English fluency

Education

Master's or PhD in STEM/technical field

Tools

Python

R

ML tooling

Job description

About The Role

What if your years of advanced research and deep domain expertise could directly shape how the world's most powerful AI systems think and reason? We're looking for Masters and PhD researchers to help build and train cutting-edge AI models — designing complex, multi-disciplinary problems that push the boundaries of machine intelligence.

Masters & PhD Researcher (AI Training)

What if your years of advanced research and deep domain expertise could directly shape how the world's most powerful AI systems think and reason? We're looking for Masters and PhD researchers to help build and train cutting-edge AI models — designing complex, multi-disciplinary problems that push the boundaries of machine intelligence.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers who want to apply their expertise in a high-impact, intellectually stimulating environment. No prior AI industry experience required — your academic depth is exactly what we need.

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

What You’ll Do

• Develop, solve, and review advanced problems across technical and academic domains with real-world relevance
• Apply your research expertise to design complex problem statements that challenge and improve AI reasoning capabilities
• Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy, rigor, depth, and logical soundness
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to enhance model performance
• Ensure academic integrity, clarity, and intellectual depth across all deliverables
• Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

• Holds a Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field
• Strong track record of research, publications, or complex technical project work
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with sharp attention to detail
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without supervision
• Able to translate deep technical knowledge into clear, structured outputs
• Fluent in English

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality, or evaluation systems
• Proficiency in Python, R, or other research-oriented programming languages
• Familiarity with AI tools, language models, or machine learning workflows
• Background spanning multiple technical disciplines or interdisciplinary research

Why Join Us

• Work directly with leading AI research labs on genuinely frontier problems
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually engaging work
• Apply your advanced expertise to problems that have a real impact on the future of AI
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch