Masters or PhD Researcher

Alignerr; United States; Remote; AUD 78,000 - 136,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking Masters and PhD-level researchers for AI training projects. This fully remote hourly contract role offers flexible hours (10–40 hours/week) and collaboration with leading AI research labs.

You will design complex problems, contribute academically rigorous problem sets, and review AI solutions for depth and precision. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in a STEM field, have a strong publication track record, and communicate clearly in English.

Qualifications

• Holder of a Master’s or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field.
• Proven track record of publications or advanced projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and solve advanced, multi-disciplinary problems that challenge and improve AI reasoning capabilities.
• Apply your domain expertise to develop complex, academically rigorous problem sets with real-world relevance.
• Review and evaluate AI-generated solutions for depth, accuracy, and intellectual rigor.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers to improve model performance.
• Ensure clarity, precision, and academic integrity across all deliverables.

Skills

English fluency

Academic writing

Self-directed work

Python

R

Data annotation

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Masters & PhD Researcher (AI Training)

What if your years of advanced research training could directly shape the intelligence of tomorrow's most powerful AI systems? We're looking for Masters and PhD-level researchers to tackle complex, multi-disciplinary problems that push the boundaries of AI reasoning — working alongside the world's leading AI research labs. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for serious researchers. Your academic expertise doesn't just belong in a lab or on a CV — it belongs at the frontier of AI development.

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

What You'll Do

• Design and solve advanced, multi-disciplinary problems that challenge and improve AI reasoning capabilities
• Apply your domain expertise to develop complex, academically rigorous problem sets with real-world relevance
• Review and evaluate AI-generated solutions for depth, accuracy, and intellectual rigor
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to improve model performance
• Ensure clarity, precision, and academic integrity across all deliverables

Who You Are

• Holder of a Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field
• Experienced researcher with a strong track record of publications, advanced projects, or original inquiry
• Exceptionally precise in written communication — you can explain complex ideas clearly and concisely
• Self-directed and reliable when working independently in a remote, asynchronous environment
• Fluent in English and based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand

Nice to Have

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

Why Join Us

• Work directly with cutting-edge AI projects at the world's leading research labs
• Fully remote and asynchronous — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work
• Make a tangible impact on how advanced AI systems reason, think, and solve hard problems
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch