General Postdoctoral Researcher (Masters/PhDs)
$75–90/hr
Remote STEM contract with Alignerr, $75–90/hr. Posted Oct 20.
$75–90/hr
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- Pay
- Above typicalTops out at $90/hr. The typical top rate across 148 priced STEM listings is $70/hr.
- Getting in
- Hard to get in~1–2 hours of assessments. Valid government photo ID.
- Steady work
- Work is patchyFeast-or-famine project volume.
- Payout record
- Some delaysSchedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country).
- Freshness
- RecentPosted 2w ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.
- Where you live
- Not statedThe listing names no country.
The job description
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.
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
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
How do you apply to Alignerr?
Apply on Alignerr
The Apply button opens this post on Alignerr's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 1–2 hours of assessments.
Get through screening
What Alignerr asks for after you apply:
- Take the TestGorilla skills assessment (usually one attempt per role)
- Verify your identity with Persona
- Join the Alignerr Slack community
- Set up payouts once you are assigned to a project
Start work and get paid
Pay schedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.
Alignerr also needs
- Valid government photo ID
- Degree or professional experience for expert roles
- Webcam for proctored assessments on some roles
Red flags
- Red flagLong gaps with no project after passing
- Red flagWorker reports of delayed or withheld payments on Glassdoor
What is Alignerr like to work for?
Labelbox's contractor network, which hires generalists and domain experts to label data and write and grade AI training tasks.
| Advertised pay | $15–150/hr |
|---|---|
| Getting in | Hard to get in |
| Application takes | ~1–2 hours of assessments |
| How you get paid | Weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday, via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country) |
| Payout record | Some delays |
| Countries | Accepts most countries but blocks signups from about two dozen; posts India-specific roles such as Hindi, Telugu and Indian-English language and cultural review work. |
Generalist and bilingual work is around $15–20/hr, coding QA $30–40/hr, and senior software, advanced math, medical and law roles $70–150/hr; some projects pay per approved task.
