Materials Science Expert for AI Training (Remote)

Prolific Academic Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolific is seeking Materials Science Specialists to join our Expert Network to help train and evaluate AI models using real scientific expertise. If you have a background in materials research, engineering, or technical analysis, you’ll complete a brief 10‑ to 15‑minute test to assess your suitability for AI tasks.

If successful, you’ll be invited to join Prolific as a participant, where you’ll get paid to train and evaluate powerful AI models.

Qualifications

• Educational background: at minimum a BSc in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related STEM field.
• Technical literacy: deep interest or experience in materials research, including interpreting phase diagrams, crystalline structures, and property data.
• Analytical rigor: strong attention to detail and the ability to concentrate on complex technical tasks for extended periods.
• Professional verification: a valid LinkedIn profile or professional history to verify credentials during screening.
• A PayPal account to receive payment from our clients.

Responsibilities

• AI Evaluation & Ranking: comparing multiple AI-generated technical explanations or summaries and ranking them based on scientific accuracy and logic.
• Strategic Document Audit: reviewing Materials Science papers alongside AI-generated abstracts to identify inaccuracies or misrepresentations.
• Fact-Checking: verifying that AI-generated data (formulas, material properties, and experimental results) faithfully represent source documentation.
• Model Alignment: providing high-level feedback to help AI models produce enterprise-ready corporate and scientific intelligence.
• Technical Verification: auditing the structural integrity of summaries involving complex chemical compositions and material behaviors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical literacy

Attention to detail

Professional verification

PayPal payments

Education

BSc in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related STEM field

Tools

LinkedIn profile

PayPal

Job description

Prolific is seeking Materials Science Specialists to join our Expert Network to help train and evaluate AI models using real scientific expertise. If you have a background in materials research, engineering, or technical analysis, you’ll complete a brief 10‑ to 15‑minute test to assess your suitability for AI tasks.

If successful, you’ll be invited to join Prolific as a participant, where you’ll get paid to train and evaluate powerful AI models.