Remote Materials Modeling Scientist (Python & Simulations)

YO AI Labs

Town of Schroeppel (NY)

Remote

USD 69,000 - 138,000

Part time

8 days ago

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Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking a Materials Science Expert contractor to support AI training tasks in computational materials science, modeling, and simulation. You will create reproducible, programmatic solutions and validate results with minimal AI background required.

Work involves building material structures, running simulations across scales, and using Python for automation and data analysis. Global remote work and flexible, ~15 hours per week, offer a unique research-focused environment.

Qualifications

MS/PhD in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field; or Mechanical/Chemical Engineering with strong materials specialization.
Experience in computational materials modeling, simulation, characterization, or materials R&D.
Strong Python and programmatic engineering-tool experience.
Ability to explain modeling assumptions, validate results, and distinguish computational errors from physical behavior.

Responsibilities

Solve and validate computational materials science problems.
Build material structures, compositions, and simulation inputs.
Run and analyze atomistic, electronic, molecular-dynamics, continuum, or electrochemical simulations.
Use Python to automate simulations, parameter sweeps, and data analysis.
Analyze mechanical, thermal, electrical, chemical, and structural properties.
Diagnose convergence, numerical, modeling, and physical-assumption issues.
Compare results with experiments, literature, and expected physical trends.
Review AI-generated solutions and develop reliable reference solutions.