Materials Modeling Engineer
About this role
Overview Handshake is looking for materials science and engineering modeling professionals to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your hands-on experience with computational modeling, materials simulation, and research workflows to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand materials modeling and research engineering practices. This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity that can be done alongside research, teaching, postdoctoral work, or industry employment. Details - This project involves independently producing expert-level analytical work and data outputs using the tools and workflows from your professional practice. You will be asked to complete real work tasks — such as building price forecast models or developing PPA documentation — in a structured, project-based format. - Fully remote with a flexible, asynchronous schedule and no minimum hour requirement; most contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when participating in an active project. - Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available. Qualifications - At least 2 years of professional experience in materials science, computational modeling, or research engineering, in roles such as: - Materials Scientist or Materials Modeling Engineer - Battery R&D Engineer or Computational Chemist - Modeling & Simulation Engineer or Controls Engineer - Or equivalent roles in the energy or research sector - Hands-on experience with one or more of the following tools: - MATLAB - Materials Studio - Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and asynchronously.
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