Remote AI Research Fellow – Flexible Hours

Careers; Wellington; Remote; NZD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking Postdoctoral Researchers (Masters/PhDs) for remote AI training projects. You will design problems, stress-test AI reasoning, and help push AI capabilities forward in collaboration with leading AI research labs.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in a STEM field, have publications or project management experience, and communicate clearly in English. This is a freelance, fully remote role with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field from a top-tier university.
• Proven track record of research, publications, or managing complex technical projects.
• Exceptional written communicator with a sharp eye for accuracy and detail.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in an asynchronous environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and solve advanced, multi-disciplinary problems that challenge and sharpen AI reasoning capabilities.
• Apply your research expertise to develop complex, real-world problem statements across your domain.
• Review and evaluate AI-generated outputs for academic rigor, depth, accuracy, and logical soundness.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to improve model performance.
• Ensure clarity, precision, and intellectual depth across all your deliverables.

Skills

Python

R

Education

Master's or PhD in STEM

Job description

Alignerr is seeking Postdoctoral Researchers (Masters/PhDs) for remote AI training projects. You will design problems, stress-test AI reasoning, and help push AI capabilities forward in collaboration with leading AI research labs.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in a STEM field, have publications or project management experience, and communicate clearly in English. This is a freelance, fully remote role with flexible scheduling.