Semiconductor Material Science (Masters/PhDs)

Alignerr Corp.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 177,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Semiconductor Material Science Expert to help train and evaluate AI models on advanced scientific problems. Masters or PhD in material science or closely related fields are preferred, with expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling and Python or MATLAB proficiency.

The role offers remote work and flexible, task-based engagements for experts in the field. You will review complex material science challenges, collaborate with AI researchers, and ensure rigor

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Material Science or related field.
• Deep expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling.
• Proficient in Python or MATLAB for research.
• Detail-oriented with rigorous scientific approach.
• Excellent written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, solve, and critically review advanced material science problems with real-world relevance.
• Apply expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling to design complex problem statements.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to strengthen AI model reasoning.
• Evaluate AI-generated scientific content for accuracy, depth, and methodological soundness.
• Ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and precision across all deliverables.
• Complete task-based assignments independently on your own schedule.

Skills

Semiconductor materials expertise

Molecular modeling

Python/MATLAB

Scientific communication

English fluency

Education

Master's or PhD in Material Science

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Semiconductor Material Science Expert (AI Training)

About The Role

What if your deep expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling could directly shape how AI reasons about the physical world? We're looking for Material Science specialists — Masters and PhD holders — to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models on advanced scientific problems.

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

What You’ll Do

• Develop, solve, and critically review advanced material science problems with real-world scientific relevance
• Apply your expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related domains to design complex, rigorous problem statements
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to strengthen AI model reasoning
• Evaluate AI-generated scientific content for accuracy, depth, and methodological soundness
• 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 field
• Deep expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent specializations
• Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB for research or technical applications
• Naturally detail-oriented with a systematic, rigorous approach to scientific problems
• Strong written communicator — you can explain complex concepts clearly and precisely
• Fluent in English

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI training workflows
• Background in computational materials science, thin films, nanomaterials, or device physics
• Experience reviewing or grading advanced scientific work
• Familiarity with AI tools or evaluation platforms as an end user

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs and AI teams
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based scientific work
• Apply your advanced degree to a domain that's actively shaping the future of technology
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch