Material Science Specialist (Masters/PhDs)
Alignerr
About the Role
Alignerr is seeking Materials Science Specialists (Masters/PhDs) to train and evaluate AI models on advanced scientific concepts. This is a fully remote, flexible hourly contract role.
What You'll Do
- Develop, solve, and critically review advanced materials science problems with real-world scientific relevance.
- Apply expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related disciplines to design complex, high-quality problem sets.
- Evaluate AI-generated scientific content for accuracy, depth, and rigor.
- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to enhance AI reasoning capabilities.
- Ensure scientific clarity, precision, and depth across all deliverables.
- Work independently on task-based assignments on your own schedule.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Python or MATLAB for research or data-driven work.
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Materials Science or a closely related field.
- Strong expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent research areas.
- Exceptionally detail-oriented, holding work to a high scientific standard.
- Clear and precise written communicator capable of explaining complex concepts effectively.
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently.
Nice to Have:
- Prior experience with data annotation, evaluation systems, or AI training workflows.
- Background in computational materials science or materials informatics.
- Experience writing technical documentation, research papers, or scientific assessments.
- Familiarity with AI tools or large language models as an end user.