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 PhDs — to work with cutting-edge AI research teams and help build models that genuinely understand advanced scientific concepts.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior AI experience needed — just rigorous domain knowledge and a passion for scientific precision.
- 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 areas to design complex, nuanced problem statements
- Evaluate AI-generated scientific content for accuracy, depth, and rigor
- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to strengthen AI model reasoning
- Ensure scientific 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 Material Science, or a closely related field
- Deep expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related disciplines
- Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB for research or analytical tasks
- Naturally detail-oriented with a rigorous, methodical approach to scientific problems
- Strong written communicator — able to explain complex concepts clearly and precisely
- Fluent in English
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with data annotation, data quality assessment, or AI evaluation workflows
- Background in applied semiconductor research, computational materials science, or related industry experience
- Familiarity with AI tools or scientific benchmarking platforms
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs and AI teams
- Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
- Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work
- Put your advanced degree to work on problems that actually matter at scale
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch