AI Trainer - Materials Science Specialists (Remote - Montreal)

Prolific Academic Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolific Academic Ltd in the United States invites AI Trainers – Materials Science Specialists to join our expert B2B research network on a remote advisory basis. You will validate graphical abstracts and papers, guiding AI model improvements.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Materials Science or a related field, have AI-related experience, and be able to work independently with reliable internet access.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher in Materials Science or related field.
• Experience of fact checking or AI related tasks
• Professional profile: verifiable LinkedIn presence or professional history
• Strong attention to detail and ability to concentrate on complex tasks for up to one hour
• Reliable internet connection and access to a computer

Responsibilities

• Audit strategic documents: review papers and graphical abstracts for accuracy
• Contribute to improving cutting-edge AI models

Skills

Materials Science

AI research

Education

Master's degree in Materials Science

Job description

AI Trainer - Materials Science Specialists (Remote Advisory)

About Prolific

Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world.

Over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations use Prolific to gather data from paid study participants with a wide variety of experiences, knowledge, and skills.

The role

We are seeking AI Trainers – Materials Science Specialists to join our expert B2B and AI research network. Our work supports global organizations with high‑level corporate intelligence, and we rely on executive‑level expertise to validate complex Materials Science and Graphical Abstract data.

Please note: This is an invitation to join our expert talent pool. Participation in individual projects is not guaranteed and will depend on client demand and profile fit.

Researchers who require your expertise typically pay $40+/hr. You should be prepared to complete paid tasks that require up to one hour of uninterrupted focus, though many assignments are shorter.

What you’ll bring

• Specialized knowledge: Deep expertise in Materials Science & a Masters Degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience of fact checking or AI related tasks
• Professional profile: A verifiable LinkedIn presence or professional history
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to concentrate on complex tasks for up to one hour at a time
• A reliable and fast internet connection and access to a computer

What you’ll be doing in the role

• Strategic document audit: You will review materials science scientific papers and a graphical abstract that summarizes the paper generated by an LLM. Check and identify issues where the graphical abstract doesn’t accurately represent the scientific paper.
• Improving cutting‑edge AI models

Why Prolific is a great platform to join as a Participant

Joining our platform as a Prolific participant will give you the chance to influence the AI models of the future using professional legal expertise. Once you pass our assessment, you can join Prolific in just 15 minutes, and start enjoying competitive pay rates, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home.

We’ve built a unique platform that connects researchers and companies with a global pool of participants, enabling the collection of high-quality, ethically sourced human behavioural data and feedback. This data is the cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems.

We believe that the next leap in AI capabilities won’t come solely from scaling existing models, but from integrating diverse human perspectives and behaviours into AI development. By providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of AI innovation – one that reflects the breadth and the best of humanity.

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