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 holders — to tackle advanced scientific problems that push AI to think more rigorously, accurately, and usefully.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role designed for researchers and domain experts who want to do meaningful, intellectually stimulating work on their own schedule. No prior AI experience needed — your scientific knowledge 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 material science problems with real-world scientific relevance
- Apply deep expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related domains to design complex, meaningful problem statements
- Evaluate AI-generated scientific content for accuracy, rigor, and depth
- 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
- 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 field
- Strong expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent research areas
- Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB for research or scientific applications
- Naturally rigorous and detail-oriented — you hold your work to a high standard
- Excellent written communicator who can explain complex concepts with precision and clarity
- Fluent in English
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with data annotation, data quality review, or AI evaluation workflows
- Background in computational materials science or first-principles modeling
- Experience reviewing or writing scientific literature
- Familiarity with AI tools or research platforms as an end user
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading AI 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 materials science
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
- Training and onboarding support provided — hit the ground running from day one