Masters or PhD Researcher

Masters & PhD Researcher (AI Training)

About The Role

What if your years of rigorous research, complex problem-solving, and deep domain expertise could directly shape the reasoning capabilities of the world's most advanced AI systems?

We're looking for Masters and PhD-level researchers to work alongside leading AI labs — designing challenging, multi-disciplinary problems that push AI to think harder, reason deeper, and perform better. Your academic expertise isn't just valued here — it's the entire point.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers who want meaningful, intellectually stimulating work on their own schedule.

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

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and solve advanced, multi-disciplinary problems across your domain of expertise — the kind of problems that genuinely challenge state-of-the-art AI
• Apply your research background to craft complex problem statements that stress-test and improve AI reasoning capabilities
• Review and evaluate AI-generated outputs for academic rigor, logical soundness, and technical accuracy
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to elevate model performance
• Ensure the highest standards of clarity, depth, and intellectual integrity across all deliverables

Who You Are

• Hold a Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field
• Have a strong track record in research, publications, or complex technical project work
• Exceptionally clear written communicator — you can make hard ideas accessible without sacrificing precision
• Self-directed and reliable when working independently and asynchronously
• Genuinely excited by the idea of applying your expertise to one of the most consequential technologies of our time

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, evaluation systems, or AI quality workflows
• Proficiency in Python, R, or other research-oriented programming languages
• Background spanning multiple technical disciplines — cross-domain thinkers thrive here
• Familiarity with AI or machine learning concepts as a researcher or practitioner

Why Join Us

• Work directly with the world's leading AI research labs on genuinely frontier problems
• Fully remote and asynchronous — work when and where you do your best thinking
• Freelance autonomy with the intellectual depth of real research work
• Make a direct, measurable impact on how next-generation AI reasons and responds
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new research projects launch
• Training and onboarding support provided — hit the ground running from day one