Overview
Masters & PhD Researcher (AI Training) — 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.
Organisation: AlignerrType: Hourly ContractLocation: RemoteCommitment: 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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