Material Science Expert (Masters/PhDs)

Alignerr · Boston, MA · Today

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About The Role

We're looking for Materials Science experts — Masters and PhD holders — to help build and train cutting-edge AI models that need to think and solve problems the way top scientists do. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior AI experience needed — just a strong command of your field, a rigorous scientific mind, and the ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity.

Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

Develop, solve, and review advanced materials science problems with real-world scientific relevance
Apply your expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related areas to design complex, challenging problem statements
Evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning and outputs for accuracy, depth, and rigor
Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and other domain experts to push the boundaries of AI scientific reasoning
Ensure scientific clarity, precision, 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 expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent research areas
Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB for research or technical problem-solving
Exceptionally clear written communicator with a sharp eye for detail
Fluent in English and currently based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand
Self-motivated and rigorous when working independently

Nice to Have

Prior experience with data annotation, data labeling, or AI evaluation workflows
Background in computational materials science, surface science, or nanomaterials
Experience reviewing or writing technical scientific content at a high level
Familiarity with AI tools or large language model interfaces as an end user

Why Join Us