Material Science Expert (AI Training)
About The Role
What if your deep expertise in materials science could directly shape how AI reasons through some of the most complex problems in modern science? We're looking for Materials Science experts — Masters and PhD holders — to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models working on semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, and related domains.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and domain specialists who want to contribute to frontier AI without leaving their area of expertise. No AI background needed — just rigorous scientific knowledge and a sharp eye for quality.
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 fields to craft complex, rigorous problem statements
Evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning and outputs for accuracy, depth, and clarity
Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to improve AI model performance
Ensure scientific rigor and precision across all deliverables
Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule
Who You Are
Master's or PhD in Materials Science or a closely related field from an accredited university
Strong expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or an adjacent specialization
Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB for research or technical problem-solving
Exceptional written communication skills — you can explain complex science with clarity and precision
Naturally detail-oriented with a systematic, thorough approach to your work
Fluent in English
Nice to Have
Prior experience with data annotation, data quality review, or evaluation systems
Background in computational materials science or materials informatics
Experience writing technical documentation, research papers, or scientific assessments
Familiarity with AI tools or model evaluation workflows
Why Join Us
Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading AI research labs
Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based scientific work
Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI understands and reasons through materials science
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch