Masters or PhD Researcher
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About the Role What if your years of rigorous research, complex problem-solving, and deep domain expertise could directly shape the reasoning capabilities of the world's most advanced AI systems? We're looking for Masters and PhD-level researchers to work alongside leading AI labs — designing challenging, multi-disciplinary problems that push AI to think harder, reason deeper, and perform better. Your academic expertise isn't just valued here — it's the entire point. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers who want meaningful, intellectually stimulating work on their own schedule. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Design, develop, and solve advanced, multi-disciplinary problems across your domain of expertise — the kind of problems that genuinely challenge state-of-the-art AI - Apply your research background to craft complex problem statements that stress-test and improve AI reasoning capabilities - Review and evaluate AI-generated outputs for academic rigor, logical soundness, and technical accuracy - Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to elevate model performance - Ensure the highest standards of clarity, depth, and intellectual integrity across all deliverables Who You Are - Hold a Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field - Have a strong track record in research, publications, or complex technical project work - Exceptionally clear written communicator — you can make hard ideas accessible without sacrificing precision - Self-directed and reliable when working independently and asynchronously - Genuinely excited by the idea of applying your expertise to one of the most consequential technologies of our time Nice to Have - Prior experience with data annotation, evaluation systems, or AI quality workflows - Proficiency in Python, R, or other research-oriented programming languages - Background spanning multiple technical disciplines — cross-domain thinkers thrive here - Familiarity with AI or machine learning concepts as a researcher or practitioner Why Join Us - Work directly with the world's leading AI research labs on genuinely frontier problems - Fully remote and asynchronous — work when and where you do your best thinking - Freelance autonomy with the intellectual depth of real research work - Make a direct, measurable impact on how next-generation AI reasons and responds - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new research projects launch - Training and onboarding support provided — hit the ground running from day one
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