Material Science Expert (Masters/PhDs)

Material Science Expert (AI Training)
About The Role
What if your deep expertise in materials science could directly shape how AI reasons through the most complex problems in semiconductor research and molecular modeling? We're looking for Materials Science experts — Masters and PhD level — to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models, ensuring they can think, reason, and solve problems the way a world-class scientist would.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior AI experience needed — just rigorous scientific expertise and a sharp eye for accuracy and depth.
Organization: AlignerrType: Hourly ContractLocation: RemoteCommitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
Develop, solve, and critically review advanced materials science problems with real-world scientific relevanceApply your expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related disciplines to design complex, challenging problem statementsEvaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning for accuracy, rigor, depth, and clarityCollaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to enhance model performanceEnsure scientific integrity and precision across all deliverablesComplete task-based assignments independently on your own schedule
Who You Are
Master's or PhD in Materials Science or a closely related field from a top universityStrong expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent research areasComfortable coding in Python or MATLAB — whether for research, simulation, or data analysisExceptionally clear written communicator who can convey complex ideas with precisionDetail-oriented and methodical — you hold your work to a high scientific standardFluent in English and based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand
Nice to Have
Prior experience with data annotation, data quality review, or evaluation systemsBackground in AI, computational modeling, or materials informaticsExperience writing scientific documentation, peer-reviewed papers, or technical reportsFamiliarity with AI tools or research evaluation workflows
Why Join Us
Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside the world's leading research labsFully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits youFreelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating workPut your advanced degree to work on problems that matter — shaping how AI understands sciencePotential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

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