Material Science Specialist (Masters/PhDs)

Alignerr Corp.; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Materials Science Specialist (Masters/PhDs) to help train and evaluate AI models. This is a fully remote hourly contract role with flexible hours (10–40 hours/week) for researchers and domain experts.

Candidates should have deep expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling and be proficient in Python or MATLAB. Excellent written communication and scientific rigor are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Materials Science or closely related field.
• Expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling.
• Proficient in Python or MATLAB for research applications.
• Fluent in English, based in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review advanced materials science problems with real-world relevance.
• Apply expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling to design complex problem statements.
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, depth, and reasoning quality.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to strengthen AI model performance.
• Ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and precision across all deliverables.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

English communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Materials Science

Job description

Material Science Specialist (Masters/PhDs) - AI Training

About The Role

What if your deep expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling could directly shape how AI reasons through the most complex problems in modern science? We're looking for Materials Science specialists — Masters and PhD level — to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models being built by the world's leading research labs. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and domain experts who want to put their knowledge to meaningful, high-impact use. No prior AI experience required — 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 materials science problems with real-world scientific relevance
• Apply your expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related specializations 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 strengthen AI model performance
• Ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and precision across all deliverables

Who You Are

• Holds a Master's or PhD in Materials Science or a closely related field
• Deep expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or an adjacent discipline
• Proficient in Python or MATLAB for research applications or technical problem-solving
• Exceptional written communicator — you can explain complex concepts clearly and precisely
• Detail-oriented and methodical, with a strong commitment to scientific accuracy
• 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 AI evaluation workflows
• Background in academic research, industry R&D, or technical consulting
• Experience writing or reviewing technical documentation or research papers

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside the world's leading AI research labs
• Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule, from anywhere
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work
• Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI understands and reasons about materials science
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch