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Masters or PhD Researcher
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Masters & PhD Researcher (AI Training)
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 the boundaries of AI — helping the leading research labs in the world build smarter, more capable models.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role designed around your schedule. Your academic rigor and research depth are exactly what's needed here.
Organization: Alignerr Type: Hourly Contract Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
Develop, solve, and critically review advanced problems across academic and professional STEM domains with real-world relevance Apply your research expertise to design complex, nuanced problem statements that challenge and sharpen AI reasoning Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to improve model performance Ensure academic rigor, clarity, and depth across every deliverable you produce Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule
Who You Are
Holder of a Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field from a top university Strong track record in research, peer-reviewed publications, or complex project execution Exceptional written communicator who can convey sophisticated ideas with precision and clarity Naturally detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy and intellectual depth Self-motivated and reliable when working independently in a remote 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, data quality evaluation, or AI evaluation systems Proficiency in Python, R, or other research-oriented programming languages Background spanning multiple technical disciplines or interdisciplinary research Familiarity with AI tools, language models, or machine learning concepts
Why Join Us
Work directly with cutting-edge AI projects alongside the world's leading research labs Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work Put your advanced expertise to use on problems that matter at a global scale Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new research projects launch Training and onboarding support provided — hit the ground running with confidence