About the Role
What if your deep expertise in materials science could directly shape how AI reasons about the physical world — from semiconductor design to molecular behavior? We're looking for Materials Science specialists to work alongside leading AI research teams, applying advanced domain knowledge to train and refine cutting-edge AI models.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and specialists who want to put their Masters or PhD-level expertise to work in a high-impact, intellectually engaging environment. No prior AI experience required — your scientific depth is what matters.
- 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 specialisms to design complex, rigorous problem sets
- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to enhance AI model reasoning and accuracy
- Ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and depth across all deliverables
- Help push the frontier of what AI can understand and reason about in your field
Who You Are
- Holder of a Master's or PhD in Materials Science or a closely related discipline
- Experienced with Python or MATLAB for research, simulation, or data analysis
- Deep expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent specialisms
- Exceptionally precise in written and verbal communication — you explain complex ideas clearly
- Detail-oriented and confident working independently in an asynchronous environment
- Based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with data annotation, data quality assessment, or AI evaluation workflows
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts or working alongside computational research teams
- Experience writing or reviewing technical documentation or scientific literature
Why Join Us
- Work on frontier AI projects alongside world-leading research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — structure your hours around your life
- Freelance autonomy with the substance of meaningful, expert-level work
- Apply your advanced scientific training to a domain where it creates measurable impact
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch