Masters & PhD Researcher (AI Training)

About The Role

What if your years of advanced research could directly shape how the world's most powerful AI systems think, reason, and solve problems? We're looking for Masters and PhD-level researchers to tackle complex, multi-disciplinary challenges that push the boundaries of AI reasoning — working alongside leading AI labs to build the next generation of intelligent systems.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers who thrive on intellectual depth and real-world impact. No prior AI industry experience required — your advanced domain expertise is exactly what we need.

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

What You'll Do

Design, develop, and solve advanced, multi-disciplinary problems that challenge and sharpen AI reasoning capabilities Apply your research expertise to construct complex, rigorous problem statements with real-world relevance Review and evaluate AI-generated solutions for academic accuracy, depth, and logical soundness Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to improve model performance Uphold the highest standards of academic rigor, clarity, and precision across all deliverables Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

Holds a Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field from a leading university Strong track record in research, publications, or complex technical project management Exceptionally detail-oriented with sharp analytical and critical thinking skills Clear, precise written communicator comfortable conveying complex ideas with clarity Self-directed and reliable when working independently in an asynchronous environment Fluent in English

Nice to Have

Prior experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI evaluation systems Proficiency in Python, R, or other research-oriented programming languages Familiarity with AI model training, prompt engineering, or RLHF workflows Cross-disciplinary research experience spanning multiple STEM domains

Why Join Us

Work on genuinely cutting-edge AI projects alongside the world's leading research labs Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you Put your advanced expertise to use on problems that matter at a global scale Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new research projects launch