Material Science Specialist (Masters/PhDs)

Alignerr Corp.; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 119,000 - 238,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Materials Science Specialist (AI Training) to join our distributed team. You will work with AI researchers to formulate and evaluate material-science prompts, solve advanced problems in semiconductors, and ensure rigor in AI-driven scientific reasoning.

This hourly contract role is fully remote, offers flexible 10–40 hours per week, and invites Masters or PhD-level experts to contribute to cutting-edge AI projects with real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Materials Science or a closely related field.
• Deep expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related domains.
• Proficient in Python or MATLAB for research applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, solve, and review advanced materials science problems with real-world scientific relevance.
• Apply your expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related domains to craft complex, nuanced problem statements.
• Evaluate AI-generated scientific content for accuracy, rigor, and depth.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to sharpen AI model reasoning.
• Ensure scientific clarity and correctness across all deliverables.
• Work independently on task-based assignments at your own pace.

Skills

Semiconductor materials

Molecular modeling

Detail-oriented

English writing

Education

Master's or PhD in Materials Science

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Material Science Specialist (AI Training)

What if your deep expertise in materials 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 work alongside leading AI research teams and help build the next generation of scientifically rigorous AI models.

About The Role

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

What You'll Do

• Develop, solve, and review advanced materials science problems with real-world scientific relevance
• Apply your expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related domains to craft complex, nuanced problem statements
• Evaluate AI-generated scientific content for accuracy, rigor, and depth
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to sharpen AI model reasoning
• Ensure scientific clarity and correctness across all deliverables
• Work independently on task-based assignments at your own pace
  

Who You Are

• Master's or PhD in Materials Science or a closely related field
• Deep expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or equivalent research domains
• Proficient in Python or MATLAB for research applications
• Exceptionally detail-oriented with strong written communication skills in English
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in an asynchronous environment
• Based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand
  

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI training workflows
• Background in academic research, technical writing, or peer review
• Familiarity with AI tools or scientific evaluation platforms
  

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge 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, intellectually stimulating work
• Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI understands and reasons about the physical sciences
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch