Semiconductor Material Science (Masters/PhDs)

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

Job summary

Alignerr Corp. is seeking a Semiconductor Material Science Expert (AI Training) to help train AI models with advanced materials science knowledge. The role is fully remote, hourly, and contract-based, with 10–40 hours per week and flexible scheduling.

You will apply deep expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling, coupled with Python or MATLAB coding, to guide AI reasoning and evaluate scientific outputs. Masters or PhD holders are preferred for this research-focused opportunity.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Material Science or closely related field.
• Deep expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling.
• Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB for research purposes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review advanced material science problems with real-world relevance.
• Apply expertise to design rigorous problem statements for AI training.
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy and depth.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to improve model reasoning.
• Ensure scientific rigor and clarity across deliverables.
• Work independently on task-based assignments with flexible scheduling.

Education

Masters or PhD in Material Science or closely related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Semiconductor Material Science Expert (AI Training)

About The Role

What if your deep expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling could directly shape how AI reasons about the physical world? We're looking for Material Science specialists — Masters and PhD holders — to work alongside world-leading AI research teams, helping train cutting-edge models to think more rigorously about advanced materials science.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and domain experts who want to apply their knowledge to one of the most consequential technology challenges of our time. No prior AI experience needed — your scientific expertise is what matters.

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

What You’ll Do

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

Who You Are

• Master's or PhD in Material Science or a closely related field
• Deep expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent research areas
• Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB for research or technical problem-solving
• Exceptionally clear written communicator — you can translate complex science into precise, structured language
• Detail-oriented and rigorous, with high standards for scientific accuracy
• Fluent in English

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality review, or AI evaluation workflows
• Background in applied semiconductor research, materials characterization, or computational materials science
• Experience writing technical documentation, research papers, or structured problem sets
• Familiarity with AI tools or large language models as an end user

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading AI research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
• Apply your advanced scientific expertise to problems that directly shape the future of AI reasoning
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch