General Postdoctoral Researcher (Masters/PhDs)
Alignerr • Remote • Posted 0 days ago
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$82.5/task
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About this Role
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, and solve advanced, multi-disciplinary problems with real-world relevance that challenge and improve AI reasoning
- Apply your research expertise to construct complex problem statements that expose gaps and weaknesses in AI model performance
- Review and evaluate AI-generated outputs for academic rigor, logical soundness, and domain accuracy
- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to refine and elevate model capabilities
- Ensure clarity, depth, and intellectual integrity across all deliverables
About the Role
What if your years of advanced research could directly shape how the world's most powerful AI systems think, reason, and solve problems? We're looking for postdoctoral researchers, PhD holders, and Masters-level experts to work on the frontier of AI development — designing complex, high-stakes problems that push the limits of machine reasoning. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for serious researchers. You set your hours. You bring the expertise. The impact is real.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Who You Are
- Holds a Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field from a top university
- Strong track record of research, peer-reviewed publications, or complex technical project management
- Exceptionally sharp written communicator — you can explain difficult ideas with precision and clarity
- Self-directed and reliable when working independently without day-to-day supervision
- 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 AI/ML workflows
- Proficiency in Python, R, or other research-oriented programming languages
- Cross-disciplinary research background spanning multiple STEM domains
- Familiarity with AI reasoning benchmarks or model evaluation frameworks
Why Join Us
- Work directly alongside leading AI research labs on genuinely cutting-edge projects
- Fully remote and async — work when and where it suits your schedule
- Freelance autonomy with the substance of meaningful, intellectually challenging work
- Make a direct, traceable impact on how next-generation AI models reason and perform
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new research projects launch
Requirements
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Software Engineering
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in English
Compensation Analysis
What if your years of advanced research could directly shape how the world's most powerful AI systems think, reason, and solve problems? We're looking for postdoctoral researchers, PhD holders, and Masters-level experts to work on the frontier of AI development — designing complex, high-stakes problems that push the limits of machine reasoning. Thi
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Notoriously strict. Alignerr uses TestGorilla for role-specific timed tests — a blank coding environment for engineers, rigorous grammar and fact-checking for writers. There is almost no hand-holding. The critical catch: this is essentially a one-shot process. Fail or abandon the assessment, and you are typically locked out of that role permanently with no option to retake.
How quickly can I start earning after I pass?
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Is there a community?
Yes — and it is one of Alignerr's genuine strengths. Once assigned to a project, you are added to Slack channels where you can ask questions, get rubric clarifications from admins, and talk to other AI trainers. This is rare in AI training and makes a real difference when guidelines are ambiguous or change mid-project.
What does the work actually look like?
It is practical, hands-on data work. You might be recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. The tasks are designed to be short and distinct—typically 5-60 minutes per task.
How flexible is the schedule?
Extremely. This is true "log in and work" flexibility. You can usually work for 20 minutes or 4 hours depending on your availability. There are rarely minimum hour requirements, making it ideal for side income.
Is there an interview?
Usually, no. Hiring for these roles is almost entirely based on passing an automated assessment or "qualification" task. If you pass the test, you get access to the work.
What is the barrier to entry?
Alignerr is known for difficult technical assessments. You must pass a timed test in your specific domain (e.g., Python, Physics, or Language) before you are eligible for any paid projects.