Remote AI Researcher — Masters/PhD (Flexible Contract)

Alignerr Corp.; Wellington; Remote; NZD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking Masters and PhD-level researchers to tackle multi-disciplinary AI training problems. This fully remote hourly contract role offers serious researchers the platform to do meaningful work on their own schedule.

Holds a Master's or PhD in a STEM field, demonstrates a strong research track record, and communicates with exceptional precision. English fluency required; based in eligible regions for remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Holds a Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field from a top university.
• Strong track record in research, publications, or complex technical project work.
• Writes and communicates with exceptional precision and clarity.
• Fluent in English and based in eligible regions (US/Canada/UK/Australia/New Zealand).
• Naturally rigorous and maintains high standards across work.

Responsibilities

• Design, solve, and review advanced, multi-disciplinary problems with real-world relevance.
• Apply research to craft complex problem statements that sharpen AI reasoning.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to improve model performance.
• Ensure academic rigor, depth, and clarity across deliverables.
• Work independently on your own schedule with freelance autonomy.

Skills

Research publications

Academic writing

English fluency

Independent work

Asynchronous collaboration

Education

Master's/PhD in STEM or technical field

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Alignerr is seeking Masters and PhD-level researchers to tackle multi-disciplinary AI training problems. This fully remote hourly contract role offers serious researchers the platform to do meaningful work on their own schedule.

Holds a Master's or PhD in a STEM field, demonstrates a strong research track record, and communicates with exceptional precision. English fluency required; based in eligible regions for remote collaboration.