Material Science Specialist (Masters/PhDs)

Alignerr Corp.; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking Materials Science specialists to help AI teams reason about semiconductors, molecular structures, and physical systems. This is a fully remote, hourly contract role designed for working researchers with rigorous scientific knowledge and accuracy.

You will apply your expertise in materials science to design, evaluate and review complex AI-driven problem statements, collaborating asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to strengthen model performance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, solve, and review advanced materials science problems relevant to AI models.

Skills

Materials science expertise

Python or MATLAB coding

Attention to detail

Strong written communication

Fluent English

Education

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

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Material Science Specialist (AI Training)

About The Role

What if your deep expertise in materials science could directly shape how AI reasons about semiconductors, molecular structures, and the physical world? We're looking for Materials Science specialists — Masters and PhD level — to work with leading AI research teams, helping build models that genuinely understand complex scientific concepts.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role designed for working researchers and subject-matter experts. No AI background needed — just rigorous scientific knowledge and a sharp eye for accuracy.

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

What You'll Do

• Develop, solve, and review advanced materials science problems with real-world scientific relevance
• Apply your expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related domains to design and evaluate complex problem statements
• Assess the quality, rigor, and accuracy of AI-generated scientific content and reasoning
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to strengthen model performanceEnsure scientific clarity, depth, and accuracy across all deliverables
• Work independently on task-based assignments at your own pace

Who You Are

• Master's or PhD in Materials Science, or a closely related field
• Deep expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent areas
• Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB for research or analytical tasks
• Naturally detail-oriented with high standards for scientific precision
• Strong written communicator — able to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely
• Fluent in English

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI training workflows
• Background in computational materials science or simulation-based research
• Experience peer-reviewing scientific work or writing technical documentation
• Familiarity with AI tools or machine learning concepts as an end user

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs and scientists
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
• Contribute to AI development that advances scientific reasoning at a global scale
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch