General Postdoctoral Researcher (Masters/PhDs)
About this role
About the Role What if your years of rigorous research and hard-won expertise could directly shape how the world's most advanced AI systems reason, think, and solve problems? We're looking for Masters and PhD-level researchers to work alongside leading AI labs — designing and solving the kinds of complex, multi-disciplinary problems that push AI to its intellectual limits. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers who want meaningful, high-impact work on their own schedule. No prior AI industry experience needed — your academic depth and research instincts are exactly what we're looking for. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Design, solve, and critically review advanced problems across STEM and other highly technical academic domains - Apply your research expertise to create complex, real-world problem statements that challenge and sharpen AI reasoning capabilities - Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to improve model performance across disciplines - Uphold academic rigor, clarity, and analytical depth in every deliverable - Contribute to cutting-edge AI training projects that have a direct impact on how next-generation models think and perform Who You Are - Hold a Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field from a top university - Have a strong track record in research, publications, or complex technical project work - Exceptional written and verbal communicator with a sharp eye for precision and detail - Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in an 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, data quality assurance, or model evaluation - Proficiency in Python, R, or other research-oriented programming languages - Background spanning multiple disciplines or applied research domains - Familiarity with AI tools, benchmarks, or evaluation frameworks Why Join Us - Work directly with world-leading AI research labs on genuinely frontier problems - Fully remote and asynchronous — work when and where it suits you - Flexible hours with 10–40 hours per week depending on your availability - Put your research expertise to use in a field that's shaping the trajectory of technology - Freelance autonomy with the substance of real, intellectually demanding work - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
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