About the Role
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