Material Science Expert (Masters/PhDs)

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

Job summary

A leading AI research partner is seeking a Material Science Expert (Masters/PhDs) for a remote role, offering $75–$90 per hour. The ideal candidate will collaborate with AI researchers, apply their expertise in semiconductor materials, and be committed to 10–40 hours per week. Responsibilities include solving advanced material science problems and ensuring scientific rigor in all deliverables. Strong communication skills and experience with Python or MATLAB are essential. Candidates must be fluent in English and currently reside in the U.K., U.S., Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, solve, and review advanced material science problems.
• Apply expertise in semiconductor materials to design problem statements.
• Collaborate with AI researchers to enhance AI model reasoning.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Expertise in semiconductor materials

Education

Master’s or PhD in Material Science

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.