Material Science Specialist (Masters/PhDs)
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About the Role What if your deep expertise in materials science could directly shape how AI reasons about the physical world — from semiconductor design to molecular behavior? We're looking for Materials Science specialists to work alongside leading AI research teams, applying advanced domain knowledge to train and refine cutting-edge AI models. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and specialists who want to put their Masters or PhD-level expertise to work in a high-impact, intellectually engaging environment. No prior AI experience required — your scientific depth is what matters. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Develop, solve, and critically review advanced materials science problems with real-world relevance - Apply your expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related specialisms to design complex, rigorous problem sets - Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to enhance AI model reasoning and accuracy - Ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and depth across all deliverables - Help push the frontier of what AI can understand and reason about in your field Who You Are - Holder of a Master's or PhD in Materials Science or a closely related discipline - Experienced with Python or MATLAB for research, simulation, or data analysis - Deep expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent specialisms - Exceptionally precise in written and verbal communication — you explain complex ideas clearly - Detail-oriented and confident working independently in an asynchronous environment - Based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand Nice to Have - Prior experience with data annotation, data quality assessment, or AI evaluation workflows - Familiarity with AI/ML concepts or working alongside computational research teams - Experience writing or reviewing technical documentation or scientific literature Why Join Us - Work on frontier AI projects alongside world-leading research labs - Fully remote and flexible — structure your hours around your life - Freelance autonomy with the substance of meaningful, expert-level work - Apply your advanced scientific training to a domain where it creates measurable impact - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
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