Material Science Specialist (Masters/PhDs)

Labelbox; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI research partner is seeking a Material Specialist with a Master’s or PhD in Material Science. The role involves developing and solving advanced material science problems, designing complex problem statements, and collaborating with AI researchers. The ideal candidate has experience in semiconductor materials, fluency in English, and coding skills in Python or MATLAB. This position offers an hourly compensation of $75–$90 with a remote working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD from a top U.S. university or equivalent.
• Experience coding in Python or MATLAB for research.
• Strong expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English and based in relevant countries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review advanced material science problems.
• Apply expertise to design complex problem statements.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers.
• Ensure scientific rigor across all deliverables.

Skills

Coding in Python

Semiconductor materials expertise

Molecular modeling

Exceptional written communication

Exceptional verbal communication

Attention to detail

Fluent in English

Education

Master’s or PhD in Material Science

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Material Specialist - $90/hr Remote - Alignerr

- Location: Remote

About the job

At Alignerr, we partner with the world’s leading AI research teams and labs to build and train cutting‑edge AI models.

Organization: Alignerr Position: Material Science Expert (Masters/PhDs) Type: Hourly Contract Compensation: $75–$90 /hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities (Training support will be provided)

• Develop, solve, and review advanced material science problems with real‑world relevance.
• Apply expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related areas to design complex problem statements.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to enhance AI model reasoning.
• Ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and depth across all deliverables.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Material Science from a top U.S. university (or equivalent).
• Experience coding in Python or MATLAB for research or projects.
• Strong expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Fluent in English and currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, U.K., or Australia.

Preferred

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality, or evaluation systems.

Application Process (Takes 15-20 min)

• Submit your resume
• Complete a short screening
• Project matching and onboarding

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.