General Postdoctoral Researcher (Masters/PhDs)

Alignerr; Sheffield (TX); Remote; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr Corp. is seeking a General Postdoctoral Researcher for a remote, hourly role. The position supports AI research teams with Masters/PhDs, offering 10–40 hours per week.

You will develop advanced problems, design research statements, and collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers worldwide. Excellent written and verbal communication is essential, with a strong publication track record. This is a fully remote contract with pay between $75–$90 per hour, aligned to top U.S.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field from a top U.S. university (or equivalent).
• Strong track record of research, publications, or complex project management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Fluent in English and currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, U.K., or Australia.

Responsibilities

• Develop, solve, and review advanced problems across various domains with real-world relevance.
• Apply high-level research expertise to design complex problem statements that challenge AI reasoning.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to enhance AI model performance.
• Ensure academic rigor, clarity, and depth across all deliverables.

Skills

Research experience

Publications

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Master’s or PhD in STEM

Tools

Python

R

Job description

General Postdoctoral Researcher - $90/hr Remote - Alignerr

• Location: Remote

About The Job

At Alignerr, we partner with the world’s leading AI research teams and labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.

Organization

Organization: Alignerr Position: General Postdoctoral Researcher (Masters/PhDs) Type: Hourly Contract Compensation: $75–$90 /hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities (Training Support Will Be Provided)

• Develop, solve, and review advanced problems across various academic and professional domains with real-world relevance.
• Apply high-level research expertise to design complex problem statements that challenge and improve AI reasoning.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to enhance AI model performance.
• Ensure academic rigor, clarity, and depth across all deliverables.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field from a top U.S. university (or equivalent).
• Strong track record of research, publications, or complex project management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Fluent in English and currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, U.K., or Australia.

Preferred

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality, or evaluation systems
• Experience coding in Python, R, or other research-oriented languages.