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Masters or PhD Researcher

$75-90/hrRemoteFreelanceSTEM

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