Material Science Specialist (Masters/PhDs)

Material Science Specialist (AI Training)

About the Role

What if your deep expertise in materials science could directly shape how AI reasons through some of the most complex problems in modern science? We're looking for Materials Science specialists — Masters and PhD holders — to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models working on semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, and advanced materials challenges.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and domain experts who want to put their hard-earned knowledge to work on something genuinely new. No prior AI experience needed — your scientific depth is what matters.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Develop, solve, and critically review advanced materials science problems with real-world scientific relevance
• Apply your expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related disciplines to craft complex, high-quality problem statements
• Evaluate AI-generated reasoning and outputs for scientific accuracy, rigor, and depth
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to push the boundaries of what AI can understand in your field
• Ensure clarity, precision, and scientific integrity across all deliverables

Who You Are

• Master's or PhD in Materials Science or a closely related field
• Deep expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent research areas
• Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB for research or analytical purposes
• Exceptionally clear written communicator — you can explain complex science with precision and purpose
• Detail-oriented with a rigorous, methodical approach to problem-solving
• No prior AI or data annotation experience required — full training support is provided

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI model review
• Background in computational materials science or materials informatics
• Experience reviewing or writing technical research documentation
• Familiarity with AI tools or scientific evaluation workflows

Why Join Us

• Work on frontier AI projects alongside world-leading research labs
• Fully remote and asynchronous — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work
• Apply your advanced degree to problems that directly influence how AI understands materials science
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch