Material Science Specialist (Masters/PhDs)

Material Science Specialist (AI Training) About the Role What if your deep expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling could directly shape how AI reasons through the world's most complex scientific problems? We're looking for Materials Science specialists — Masters and PhD level — to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models on advanced scientific content. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and domain experts who want meaningful, intellectually engaging work on their own schedule. 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 critically review advanced material science problems with real-world scientific relevance Apply your expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related specialisations to design complex, rigorous problem sets Evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning and identify gaps in accuracy, depth, and logic Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to improve model performance Ensure scientific rigour, clarity, and depth 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 field Strong specialisation in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or equivalent research areas Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB — whether from research, coursework, or projects Exceptionally clear written communicator who can translate complex science into precise, structured language Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and reliable when working independently 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 Background in academic research, publishing, or technical writ