Research Analyst
$40–120/hr
Remote STEM contract with Alignerr, $40–120/hr, open worldwide. Posted Nov 4.
$40–120/hr
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- Pay
- Above typicalTops out at $120/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
- FreshPosted 2d ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.
- Where you live
- Open worldwideOpen worldwide.
The job description
About the Role
What if your curiosity and research instincts could directly shape how AI communicates facts to millions of people? We're looking for Research Analysts to verify AI-generated information, investigate claims, and ensure the accuracy of content across a wide range of topics — from science and history to culture, technology, and current events.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to anyone with strong research skills and a methodical eye for detail. No specific academic background or prior AI experience required — just a commitment to accuracy and a knack for finding the truth.
What You'll Do
- Research topics across diverse subject areas to verify AI-generated claims and information
- Cross-reference AI outputs against reliable, authoritative sources
- Flag inaccuracies, outdated data, and unsupported statements with clear, documented reasoning
- Record findings in structured formats using provided evaluation tools
- Work independently and asynchronously on task-based assignments at your own pace
- Cover a broad range of subjects — science, history, culture, technology, and more
Who You Are
- Strong research skills with the ability to identify and evaluate trustworthy sources
- Detail-oriented and methodical — you notice what others miss
- Clear and concise written communicator
- Naturally skeptical — you verify before you trust
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
- No prior AI, journalism, or research experience required
Nice to Have
- Background in research, academia, journalism, library science, or fact-checking
- Experience with source verification, data analysis, or investigative work
- Broad general knowledge across multiple subject areas
- Familiarity with AI tools or content evaluation workflows
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
- Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
- Make a direct impact on the accuracy and trustworthiness of AI at scale
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new 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.
