Semiconductor Material Science (Masters/PhDs)

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

Job summary

A leading AI research firm is seeking a Material Specialist to develop and solve advanced material science problems remotely. Applicants must have a Master's or PhD in Material Science, with strong expertise in semiconductor materials. The role involves collaborating with AI researchers and ensuring scientific rigor in deliverables. This is an hourly contract position with a pay range of $75–$90 per hour, requiring strong communication skills and fluency in English.

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.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Material Science expertise

Coding in Python or MATLAB

Semiconductor materials knowledge

Excellent communication skills

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.