Material Science Specialist (Masters/PhDs)

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 work with cutting-edge AI research teams, helping build models that genuinely understand advanced scientific concepts.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and domain experts who want to put their knowledge to work beyond the lab — on a schedule that fits their life.

• 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 domains to design complex, rigorous problem statements
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to sharpen AI model reasoning in your field
• Ensure scientific accuracy, clarity, and depth across all deliverables
• Help push the frontier of what AI understands about materials science

Who You Are

• Holds a Master's or PhD in Material Science or a closely related discipline
• Deep expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent areas
• Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB — whether from research, coursework, or projects
• Exceptional written communicator who can translate complex science into clear, structured content
• Detail-oriented and rigorous — you hold your work to a high standard
• Currently based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality, or AI evaluation workflows
• Background in computational materials science or simulation-based research
• Familiarity with scientific communication or peer review processes

Why Join Us

• Work on genuinely cutting-edge AI projects alongside world-leading research labs
• Fully remote and asynchronous — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, impactful work
• Make a direct, lasting contribution to how AI understands materials science
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch