Materials Science Specialist for AI Training (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Job summary

Prolific seeks Materials Science Specialists to join its Expert Network and help train and evaluate AI models using real scientific expertise. If you have a background in materials research, you’ll complete a quick skills test and, if selected, join as a paid participant to perform tasks.

Researchers and clients tend to pay $40+/hr depending on skills and experience. Tasks may require one hour of uninterrupted work, with many being shorter. Flexible hours and remote work are available.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a BSc in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or closely related STEM field.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret materials data and diagrams.
• Professional verification via a LinkedIn profile or work history during screening.

Responsibilities

• AI Evaluation & Ranking: compare AI-generated explanations and rank by accuracy and logic.
• Strategic Document Audit: review scientific papers with AI-generated abstracts for inaccuracies.
• Fact-Checking: verify formulas, properties, and experimental results against source data.
• Model Alignment: provide high-level feedback to produce enterprise-grade insights.
• Technical Verification: audit summaries for correctness of chemical compositions and material behaviors.

Skills

Technical literacy

Analytical rigor

Professional verification

PayPal familiarity

Education

BSc in Materials Science or related STEM field

Job description

Prolific seeks Materials Science Specialists to join its Expert Network and help train and evaluate AI models using real scientific expertise. If you have a background in materials research, you’ll complete a quick skills test and, if selected, join as a paid participant to perform tasks.

Researchers and clients tend to pay $40+/hr depending on skills and experience. Tasks may require one hour of uninterrupted work, with many being shorter. Flexible hours and remote work are available.