Freelance Material Science Expert - AI Tutor (Talent pool)

Mindrift; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative company is looking for an AI Tutor in Material Science to contribute to exciting AI projects. This remote freelance role allows you to work flexibly while influencing how AI understands your field. You will generate prompts, evaluate AI responses, and refine models, all while collaborating with specialists globally. This opportunity not only enhances your portfolio but also allows you to be at the forefront of AI advancements, shaping the future of technology in your area of expertise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Material Science or related fields.
• Ability to work with complex guidelines and adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Generate prompts that challenge AI models.
• Evaluate AI responses based on scoring criteria.

Skills

Material Science

Advanced English (C1)

Complex Problem Solving

Education

Master's Degree in Material Science

PhD in Material Science

Job description

The position may not be available immediately after you apply, but we encourage you to upload your CV if you're interested in participating. We have exciting projects coming soon with plenty of tasks, and we want to stay in touch with you. Once the role becomes available and you meet the criteria, you will be our priority candidate to join the project among the first, and we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

About The Company

At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective intelligence to ethically shape the future of AI.

What We Do

The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.

About The Role

GenAI models are improving very quickly, and one of our goals is to make them capable of addressing specialized questions and achieving complex reasoning skills. If you join the platform as an AI Tutor in Material Science, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate on these projects.

Although every project is unique, you might typically:

• Generate prompts that challenge AI
• Define comprehensive scoring criteria to evaluate the accuracy of the AI's answers
• Correct the model's responses based on your domain-specific knowledge
  
  
  

How To Get Started

Simply apply to this post, qualify, and get the chance to contribute to projects aligned with your skills, on your own schedule. From creating training prompts to refining model responses, you'll help shape the future of AI while ensuring technology benefits everyone.

Requirements

• You have a Master's Degree or PhD in Material Science or a related field
• You have at least 3 years of professional experience in Material Science or similar field, with a focus in one or more of the following areas: Structural Materials, Functional Materials, Nanomaterials & Nanotechnology, Biomaterials & Healthcare Applications, Energy & Sustainable Materials, Polymer Science & Soft Materials, Computational & Theoretical Materials Science, Corrosion & Surface Engineering, Smart & Adaptive Materials, Advanced Manufacturing & Processing
• Your level of English is advanced (C1) or above
• You are ready to learn new methods, able to switch between tasks and topics quickly and sometimes work with challenging, complex guidelines
• Our freelance role is fully remote so, you just need a laptop, internet connection, time available and enthusiasm to take on a challenge
  
  
  

Benefits

Why this freelance opportunity might be a great fit for you?

• Take part in a part-time, remote, freelance project that fits around your primary professional or academic commitments
• Work on advanced AI projects and gain valuable experience that enhances your portfolio
• Influence how future AI models understand and communicate in your field of expertise