Masters or PhD Researcher

Masters Or PhD Researcher What if your years of advanced research and deep domain expertise could directly shape how the world's most powerful AI models think, reason, and solve problems?We're looking for Masters and PhD-level researchers to work alongside leading AI research labs — designing and solving complex, multi-disciplinary problems that push the boundaries of what AI can do. Your academic rigour and research instincts won't just sit on a shelf here. They'll be at the core of training the next generation of cutting-edge AI.This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built around your schedule. Whether you're between positions, currently researching, or looking for meaningful work alongside your existing commitments, this is an opportunity to apply your expertise at the frontier of AI development.Organization: AlignerrType: Hourly ContractLocation: RemoteCommitment: 10–40 hours/weekWhat You'll Do Develop, solve, and critically review advanced, multi-disciplinary problems with real-world and academic relevanceApply your research expertise to design complex problem statements that challenge and improve AI reasoning capabilitiesCollaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to enhance model performanceEnsure academic rigour, depth, and clarity across all deliverablesContribute to projects spanning a wide range of STEM and technical domainsWho You Are Hold a Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field from a leading universityHave a strong track record in research, publications, or complex technical project managementBring exceptional written communication skills and a sharp eye for precision and detailThrive working independently on intellectually demanding problemsFluent in English and based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New ZealandNice To Have Prior experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI evaluation systemsProficiency in Python, R, or other research-oriented programming languagesFamiliarity with AI model training, benchmarking, or RLHF workflowsWhy Join Us Work at the frontier of AI — your expertise directly influences how cutting-edge models reason and performFully remote and asynchronous — work when it suits you, from wherever you areFreelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating workCollaborate with world-class AI researchers and domain experts across disciplinesPotential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch