Remote AI Researcher (MS/PhD) — Advance AI Reasoning

Alignerr Corp.; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Hourly contract

Flexible hours

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking Masters or PhD-level researchers to shape the thinking of advanced AI systems in a remote, hourly contract role. You will tackle complex, multi-disciplinary problems and drive measurable improvements in AI reasoning and performance.

The position emphasizes independent, asynchronous work with strong emphasis on research quality, domain expertise, and clear scientific communication. Flexible hours and ongoing collaboration opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field from a top-tier university.
• Strong track record in research — publications, complex project leadership, or advanced technical problem-solving.
• Exceptionally clear written and verbal communicator with meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in an asynchronous, remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and solve advanced, multi-disciplinary problems with real-world relevance that challenge and sharpen AI reasoning.
• Apply your research expertise to craft complex problem statements that expose the limits of current AI models and drive measurable improvement.
• Review and evaluate AI-generated outputs for academic rigor, logical soundness, and domain accuracy.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to refine model performance across a range of technical fields.
• Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of clarity, depth, and intellectual integrity.

Skills

Research experience

Publications

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

Master's or PhD in STEM

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Alignerr is seeking Masters or PhD-level researchers to shape the thinking of advanced AI systems in a remote, hourly contract role. You will tackle complex, multi-disciplinary problems and drive measurable improvements in AI reasoning and performance.

The position emphasizes independent, asynchronous work with strong emphasis on research quality, domain expertise, and clear scientific communication. Flexible hours and ongoing collaboration opportunities are offered.