General Postdoctoral Researcher (Masters/PhDs)

**General Postdoctoral Researcher (AI Training) - Masters/PhDs** **About The Role** What if your years of advanced research could directly shape the intelligence of AI systems used by millions of people worldwide? We're looking for postdoctoral researchers, PhD holders, and Masters-level experts to tackle some of the most challenging, intellectually stimulating problems in AI development — and get paid top rates to do it. 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 required — your academic expertise is exactly what we need. * Organization: Alignerr * Type: Hourly Contract * Location: Remote * Commitment: 10–40 hours/week **What You'll Do** * Design, solve, and review advanced, multi-disciplinary problems with real-world relevance that challenge and sharpen AI reasoning * Apply your domain expertise to craft complex problem statements that push AI models to their limits * Evaluate AI-generated solutions for academic rigor, logical soundness, and technical accuracy * Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to drive measurable improvements in model performance * Ensure depth, clarity, and intellectual integrity across every deliverable you produce **Who You Are** * Holder of a Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field from a top university * Experienced researcher with a strong track record — publications, complex projects, or advanced technical work * Exceptionally clear communicator, both in writing and reasoning * Naturally detail-oriented with a rigorous, methodical approach to complex problems * Self-directed and reliable when working independently in a remote, 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, evaluation systems, or data quality workflows * Proficiency in Python, R, or other research-oriented programming languages * Familiarity with AI model development, benchmarking, or prompt design * Background spanning multiple technical disciplines — cross-domain thinkers are especially valued **Why Join Us** * Work directly with the world's leading AI research labs on genuinely frontier problems * Fully remote and flexible — structure your hours around your life, not the other way around * Freelance autonomy with the intellectual depth of high-stakes research work * Make a direct, lasting impact on how advanced AI reasons, thinks, and solves problems * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch * Training and onboarding support provided — hit the ground running from day one