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 Materials Science specialists — Masters and PhD-level — to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models on some of the most technically demanding problems in modern science.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior AI experience needed — just rigorous domain knowledge and a sharp eye for scientific quality.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Develop, solve, and review advanced material science problems with real-world scientific relevance
- Apply your expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related fields to design complex, high-quality problem statements
- Evaluate AI-generated scientific content for accuracy, depth, and technical rigor
- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to strengthen AI model reasoning
- Ensure all deliverables meet high standards of scientific clarity and correctness
- Complete task-based assignments independently on your own schedule
Who You Are
- Master's or PhD in Materials Science, Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field
- Deep expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent research areas
- Proficient in Python or MATLAB for research or technical computation
- Rigorous and detail-oriented — you hold your work to a high scientific standard
- Clear and effective written communicator capable of explaining complex concepts precisely
- Fluent in English
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with data annotation, data labeling, or AI evaluation workflows
- Background in computational materials science or density functional theory (DFT)
- Experience publishing or peer-reviewing scientific work
- Familiarity with AI or machine learning tools as an end user
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside world-leading 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 impact on how AI understands and reasons about materials science
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch