AlignerrDomain experts
Masters or PhD Researcher
up to $90/hr
About this role, in Alignerr's words
What if your years of advanced research training could directly shape the intelligence of tomorrow's most powerful AI systems? We're looking for Masters and PhD-level researchers to tackle complex, multi-disciplinary problems that push the boundaries of AI reasoning — working alongside the world's leading AI research labs.
What you'll do
- Design and solve advanced, multi-disciplinary problems that challenge and improve AI reasoning capabilities
- Apply your domain expertise to develop complex, academically rigorous problem sets with real-world relevance
- Review and evaluate AI-generated solutions for depth, accuracy, and intellectual rigor
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- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to improve model performance
- Ensure clarity, precision, and academic integrity across all deliverables
Candidate background
Who You Are
- Holder of a Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field
- Experienced researcher with a strong track record of publications, advanced projects, or original inquiry
- Exceptionally precise in written communication — you can explain complex ideas clearly and concisely
- 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
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- Prior experience with data annotation, quality evaluation, or AI training workflows
- Proficiency in Python, R, or other research-oriented programming languages
- Background spanning multiple technical disciplines
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Full job descriptionThe original posting, in Alignerr's words
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Masters & PhD Researcher (AI Training)
About the Role
What if your years of advanced research training could directly shape the intelligence of tomorrow's most powerful AI systems? We're looking for Masters and PhD-level researchers to tackle complex, multi-disciplinary problems that push the boundaries of AI reasoning — working alongside the world's leading AI research labs.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for serious researchers. Your academic expertise doesn't just belong in a lab or on a CV — it belongs at the frontier of AI development.
- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
* Design and solve advanced, multi-disciplinary problems that challenge and improve AI reasoning capabilities * Apply your domain expertise to develop complex, academically rigorous problem sets with real-world relevance * Review and evaluate AI-generated solutions for depth, accuracy, and intellectual rigor * Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to improve model performance * Ensure clarity, precision, and academic integrity across all deliverables
Who You Are
* Holder of a Master's or PhD in a STEM or highly technical field * Experienced researcher with a strong track record of publications, advanced projects, or original inquiry * Exceptionally precise in written communication — you can explain complex ideas clearly and concisely * 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, quality evaluation, or AI training workflows * Proficiency in Python, R, or other research-oriented programming languages * Background spanning multiple technical disciplines
Why Join Us
* Work directly with cutting-edge AI projects at the world's leading research labs * Fully remote and asynchronous — work when and where it suits you * Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work * Make a tangible impact on how advanced AI systems reason, think, and solve hard problems * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
Working with AlignerrPay, getting started and work, from Alignerr's own pages
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- Getting paid
- Billed weekly, Monday to Sunday, with approved work paid by the following Friday, according to Labelbox's help center. Payment goes through Stripe Connect or PayPal depending on your location, with one provider per country. intercom.help/labelbox/en/articles/13600616-alignerr-paym..., alignerr.com/process
- Before your first paid task
- Sign up, apply, verify your identity, set up billing and onboard. Some jobs add a Zara AI interview or domain assessments. alignerr.com/process
- How much work
- Time to your first project depends on demand and your skills, and there is no minimum number of hours. alignerr.com/faqs
- Contract
- Independent contractor, under terms with ALIGNERR LLC. alignerr.com/faqs, alignerr.com/privacy
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How does the pay compare?Across Domain experts roles, not this role alone
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Pay across the field: Domain experts
Across 698 roles in this field with a stated hourly rate in US dollars, on 18 platforms, the middle half pays $65 to $130 an hour at the top of the range, and the median is $100. This role's top rate, $90, is in the middle half. Of the 260 distinct rates we count, 113 are lower and 139 are higher.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alignerr (this platform) | 148 | $24 to $200 · median $80 |
| micro1 | 136 | $28 to $400 · median $110 |
| AfterQuery | 88 | $45 to $175 · median $100 |
| Handshake AI | 79 | $30 to $300 · median $85 |
| Mercor | 78 | $55 to $450 · median $120 |
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- First seen here on 27 Aug 2026, and still on Alignerr's list when we last read it on 13 Oct 2026.
- The listed pay has not changed since then.
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- Listing ID
- 0253f0d7-b459-41ec-ab23-96a53572dd1d
Pay as the source states it: “$75-90/hr”.
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