Masters or PhD Researcher

About The Role

What if your years of graduate research could directly shape how the world's most advanced AI systems think, reason, and solve problems? We're looking for Masters and PhD-level researchers to bring their deep domain expertise to the forefront of AI development — designing and solving complex, multi-disciplinary problems that push the boundaries of machine intelligence. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for serious researchers who want meaningful, intellectually stimulating work on their own schedule. No prior AI industry experience required — just rigorous academic training and a passion for hard problems.

Organization

Alignerr

Type

Hourly Contract

Location

Remote

Commitment

10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and solve advanced, multi-disciplinary problems with real-world relevance that challenge and sharpen AI reasoning
• Apply your research expertise to craft complex problem statements that expose the limits of current AI models and drive measurable improvement
• Review and evaluate AI-generated outputs for academic rigor, logical soundness, and domain accuracy
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to refine model performance across a range of technical fields
• Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of clarity, depth, and intellectual integrity

Who You Are

• Holder of a Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field from a top-tier university
• Strong track record in research — publications, complex project leadership, or advanced technical problem-solving
• Exceptionally clear written and verbal communicator with meticulous attention to detail
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in an asynchronous, remote environment
• Fully fluent in English and based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand

Nice to Have

• Experience with data annotation, data quality assessment, or AI evaluation workflows
• Proficiency in Python, R, or other research-oriented programming languages
• Background spanning multiple STEM disciplines — cross-domain thinkers are especially valued

Why Join Us

• Work directly with the world's leading AI research labs on genuinely frontier problems
• Fully remote and flexible — structure your work around your life, not the other way around
• Freelance autonomy paired with intellectually rigorous, high-impact work
• Put your graduate expertise to use in a way that shapes how AI reasons across science, technology, and beyond
• Potential for ongoing work and expanded collaboration as new research projects launch