Material Science Specialist (Masters/PhDs)

Alignerr

Material Science Specialist (AI Training)

About the Role

What if your deep expertise in material science could directly shape how AI reasons about semiconductors, molecular structures, and the physical world? We're looking for Materials Science specialists - Masters and PhD-level experts - to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models on some of the most complex problems in science today.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and domain experts who want to put their knowledge to work beyond the lab. No AI background needed - your scientific expertise is what matters.

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

What You'll Do

Develop, solve, and review advanced material science problems with real-world scientific relevance
Apply your expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related specialisms to design challenging, rigorous problem sets
Evaluate AI-generated solutions for scientific accuracy, depth, and reasoning quality
Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to strengthen AI model performance
Ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and precision across all deliverables
Complete task-based assignments independently on your own schedule

Who You Are

Master's or PhD in Material Science or a closely related discipline
Deep expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent research areas
Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB - research or project experience counts
Naturally detail-oriented with strong scientific communication skills, both written and verbal
Fluent in English and based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand
No prior AI or machine learning experience required - full training support provided

Nice to Have

Prior experience with data annotation, data quality review, or evaluation systems
Background in applied materials research, industry R&D, or academic publishing
Familiarity with AI tools or technical evaluation workflows

Why Join Us

Work on frontier AI projects alongside the world's leading AI research labs
Fully remote and flexible - work when and where it suits you
Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based scientific work
Apply your academic and research expertise in a high-impact, practical setting
Contribute to AI systems that will shape how the world understands materials science
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

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