Material Science Specialist (Masters/PhDs)

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

Job summary

A leading AI research partner is seeking a Material Specialist to work remotely at $75-$90 per hour. The role requires a Master's or PhD in Material Science, expertise in semiconductor materials, and experience coding in Python. Candidates must be fluent in English and based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, U.K., or Australia. Responsibilities include solving complex material science problems and collaborating with AI researchers. Submit your resume and complete the screening to apply.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Material Science from a top U.S. university.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, solve, and review advanced material science problems.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers.
• Ensure scientific rigor and clarity across all deliverables.

Skills

Expertise in semiconductor materials

Experience coding in Python

Exceptional communication skills

Fluent in English

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.