Design domain-specific, multi-step problems to train AI reasoning remotely.

Masters Or PhD Researcher

What if your years of rigorous academic 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 apply their deep domain expertise to train and challenge cutting-edge AI models — pushing the boundaries of what AI can do across complex, multi-disciplinary STEM fields.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers who want meaningful, high-impact work on their own schedule. Your academic background isn't just a credential here — it's the core of what makes this work valuable.

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

What You'll Do

  • Design and develop advanced, multi-step problems across your domain that test and improve AI reasoning at a deep level
  • Review and evaluate AI-generated solutions for academic rigor, logical soundness, and real-world applicability
  • Apply your research expertise to craft complex problem statements that challenge AI models in meaningful ways
  • Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts across disciplines
  • Ensure the highest standards of clarity, depth, and intellectual integrity across all deliverables
  • Work independently on task-based assignments at a pace that fits your schedule

Who You Are

  • Hold a Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field from a top-tier university
  • Have a strong track record in research, publications, or complex technical project work
  • Think rigorously — you're comfortable with ambiguity and skilled at structuring complex problems clearly
  • Exceptionally strong written communicator with sharp attention to detail
  • Fluent in English and based in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand
  • Self-directed and reliable when working independently without hand-holding

Nice To Have

  • Experience with data annotation, data quality assessment, or evaluation frameworks
  • Proficiency in Python, R, or other research-oriented programming languages
  • Familiarity with AI or machine learning workflows and terminology
  • Cross-disciplinary research experience spanning multiple STEM domains

Why Join Us

  • Work directly with the world's leading AI research labs on genuinely frontier problems
  • Fully remote and asynchronous — work from anywhere, on your own schedule
  • Freelance autonomy with the structure and consistency of ongoing, meaningful work
  • Put your research expertise to use in a high-impact role that shapes the future of AI
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects and domains open up
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