Masters or PhD Researcher

Alignerr Corp.; Sheffield (TX); Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking Masters and PhD-level researchers to tackle complex, multi-disciplinary problems in AI training for world-class labs. This fully remote, hourly contract role offers the freedom to work on advanced questions that push AI reasoning and performance.

As a contributor, you design and evaluate rigorous research problems, collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts, and advance models while enjoying freelance autonomy and meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a STEM field from a top university.
• Proven research track record with publications or project work.
• Exceptional written communication and attention to detail.
• Able to work asynchronously and independently.
• Based in US/Canada/UK/Australia/New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Design and solve advanced, multi-disciplinary problems with real-world relevance.
• Construct complex problem statements to sharpen AI reasoning.
• Evaluate AI outputs for rigor, logic, and domain accuracy.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain specialists.
• Ensure depth, clarity, and precision across deliverables.

Skills

Research experience

Academic publications

Written communication

Self-directed work

English fluency

Education

Master's or PhD in STEM

Tools

Python

R

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-level researchers to tackle complex, multi-disciplinary problems that push AI to its limits — helping leading research labs build smarter, more capable models.

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-level researchers to tackle complex, multi-disciplinary problems that push AI to its limits — helping leading research labs build smarter, more capable models.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for serious academics and researchers. Your expertise is the product. Training support is provided.

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

What You'll Do

• Design, solve, and review advanced, multi-disciplinary problems with real-world relevance across your area of expertise
• Apply your research background to construct complex problem statements that challenge and sharpen AI reasoning
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for academic rigor, logical soundness, and domain accuracy
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain specialists to improve model performance
• Ensure depth, clarity, and precision across all deliverables

Who You Are

• 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
• Exceptional written communication skills with sharp attention to detail
• Self-directed and reliable when working independently in an asynchronous environment
• Fluent in English and based in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality, or AI evaluation workflows
• Proficiency in Python, R, or other research-oriented programming languages
• Background spanning multiple academic disciplines or interdisciplinary research

Why Join Us

• Work directly with cutting-edge AI projects alongside the world's leading research labs
• Fully remote and asynchronous — work when and where it suits your schedule
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, high-impact work
• Put your advanced expertise to use on problems that genuinely matter
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch