About the Role
What if your expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling could directly shape how AI understands the physical world? We're looking for material science specialists — Masters and PhD holders — to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models on complex, real-world scientific problems.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and domain experts who want to put their deep knowledge to work beyond the lab. No prior AI experience needed — just rigorous scientific thinking and a passion for precision.
- 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 scientific relevance
- Apply your expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related domains to design complex, nuanced problem statements
- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to strengthen AI model reasoning and accuracy
- Evaluate the scientific rigor, clarity, and depth of AI-generated responses across materials science topics
- Ensure all deliverables meet a high standard of technical precision and communicative clarity
Who You Are
- Master's or PhD in Material Science or a closely related field from a reputable university
- Strong domain expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent areas
- Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB for research or analytical tasks
- Naturally detail-oriented with rigorous, methodical scientific thinking
- Exceptional written communication skills — you can explain complex concepts clearly and precisely
- Fluent in English
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with data annotation, evaluation systems, or data quality workflows
- Familiarity with AI tools, language models, or scientific benchmarking
- Broad interdisciplinary knowledge spanning chemistry, physics, or engineering
- Background in academic peer review or scientific writing
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, tangible impact on how AI understands and reasons about the material world
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch