Remote Materials Science Specialist for AI Training

Prolific; 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. You’ll undergo a short skills test and, if selected, join as a participant with pay for tasks that require focused one-hour blocks.

Candidates should hold a BSc in Materials Science or related field, be capable of interpreting phase diagrams and material data, and have a LinkedIn or professional history for verification.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• Strong technical literacy in materials research including phase diagrams, crystalline structures, and property data.
• Analytical rigor with attention to detail for complex technical tasks.
• Professional verification via LinkedIn profile or professional history during screening.
• PayPal account required to receive payment from clients.

Responsibilities

• AI Evaluation & Ranking: compare multiple AI-generated explanations and rank by accuracy and logic.
• Strategic Document Audit: review papers with AI-generated graphical abstracts to identify inaccuracies.
• Fact-Checking: verify AI-generated data faithfully represents source documentation.
• Model Alignment: provide high-level feedback for enterprise-ready outputs.
• Technical Verification: audit summaries of complex chemical compositions and material behaviors.

Skills

Materials science

Data interpretation

Analytical thinking

Professional verification

PayPal setup

Education

BSc in Materials Science/related STEM

Job description

Prolific is seeking Materials Science Specialists to join our Expert Network to help train and evaluate AI models using real scientific expertise. You’ll undergo a short skills test and, if selected, join as a participant with pay for tasks that require focused one-hour blocks.

Candidates should hold a BSc in Materials Science or related field, be capable of interpreting phase diagrams and material data, and have a LinkedIn or professional history for verification.