Material Science Expert (Masters/PhDs)

Alignerr Corp.; India; Remote; INR 8,002,000 - 13,336,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Materials Science Expert to help train and evaluate AI models in semiconductor materials and molecular modeling. This fully remote, hourly contract role offers flexible hours (10–40 hours/week) and the opportunity to work with top researchers.

The candidate should hold a Masters or PhD in Materials Science or a closely related field, with strong domain knowledge in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling and proficiency in Python or MATLAB.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Materials Science or closely related field.
• Strong expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling.
• Able to code in Python or MATLAB for research, simulation, or data analysis.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Master's or PhD in Materials Science or closely related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

About The Role

What if your deep expertise in materials science could directly shape how AI reasons through the most complex problems in semiconductor research and molecular modeling? We're looking for Materials Science experts — Masters and PhD level — to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models, ensuring they can think, reason, and solve problems the way a world-class scientist would.

Material Science Expert (AI Training)

What if your deep expertise in materials science could directly shape how AI reasons through the most complex problems in semiconductor research and molecular modeling? We're looking for Materials Science experts — Masters and PhD level — to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models, ensuring they can think, reason, and solve problems the way a world-class scientist would.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior AI experience needed — just rigorous scientific expertise and a sharp eye for accuracy and depth.

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

What You'll Do

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

Who You Are

• Master's or PhD in Materials Science or a closely related field from a top university
• Strong expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent research areas
• Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB — whether for research, simulation, or data analysis
• Exceptionally clear written communicator who can convey complex ideas with precision
• Detail-oriented and methodical — you hold your work to a high scientific standard
• Fluent in English and based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality review, or evaluation systems
• Background in AI, computational modeling, or materials informatics
• Experience writing scientific documentation, peer-reviewed papers, or technical reports
• Familiarity with AI tools or research evaluation workflows

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside the world's leading research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work
• Put your advanced degree to work on problems that matter — shaping how AI understands science
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch