Semiconductor Material Science (Masters/PhDs)
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About the Role What if your deep expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling could directly shape how AI reasons about the physical world? We're looking for Material Science specialists — Masters and PhD-level — to tackle advanced scientific problems that help train and refine cutting-edge AI models being developed by the world's leading research labs. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and domain experts who want to apply their knowledge in a high-impact, intellectually stimulating environment. No prior AI experience needed — just rigorous scientific training and a passion for getting things right. - Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week What You'll Do - Develop, solve, and critically review advanced material science problems with real-world relevance - Apply your expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related domains to design complex, rigorous problem statements - Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to improve AI reasoning in technical science - Ensure scientific accuracy, clarity, and depth across all deliverables - Help push the boundaries of what AI can understand and communicate in the physical sciences Who You Are - Master's or PhD in Material Science or a closely related field from a top university - Strong expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent research areas - Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB for research, simulation, or data analysis - Exceptional written communication skills — you can explain complex science with precision and clarity - Detail-oriented and scientifically rigorous, with a high standard for accuracy - Fluent in English Nice to Have - Prior experience with data annotation, data quality assurance, or AI evaluation workflows - Background in computational materials science or condensed matter physics - Familiarity with scientific writing, peer review, or technical documentation - Experience collaborating across interdisciplinary or distributed research teams Why Join Us - Work on frontier AI projects alongside the world's leading AI research labs - Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule, from anywhere - Freelance autonomy with the structure and purpose of meaningful, mission-driven work - Apply your advanced scientific training to one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
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