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 experts — Masters and PhD holders — to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models on some of the most technically demanding problems in the field.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior AI experience 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 review advanced material science problems with real-world scientific relevance
- Apply your expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related specialisms to design complex, technically rigorous problem sets
- Evaluate AI-generated scientific content for accuracy, depth, and methodological soundness
- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to enhance AI model reasoning in materials science
- Ensure scientific rigor, clarity, 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 discipline
- Strong expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related areas
- Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB for research or technical problem-solving
- Exceptionally detail-oriented — you hold your work to the highest scientific standards
- Clear and precise written communicator, capable of explaining complex concepts with accuracy
- Fluent in English and based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI training workflows
- Background in computational materials science or simulation-based research
- Experience writing or reviewing scientific literature or technical documentation
- Familiarity with AI tools or model evaluation platforms
Why Join Us
- Work on frontier AI projects alongside the world's leading AI research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
- Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work
- Apply your advanced scientific training to a domain that's actively shaping the future of AI
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch