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Material Science Specialist (Masters/PhDs)

Alignerr, Boston, MA, United States


Material Science Specialist (AI Training)
What if your deep expertise in materials science could directly shape how AI reasons about semiconductors, molecular structures, and the physical world? We’re looking for Materials Science specialists — Masters and PhD level — to work with leading AI research teams, helping build models that genuinely understand complex scientific concepts.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role designed for working researchers and subject‑matter experts. No AI background needed — just rigorous scientific knowledge and a sharp eye for accuracy.

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 domains to design and evaluate complex problem statements

Assess the quality, rigor, and accuracy of AI‑generated scientific content and reasoning

Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to strengthen model performance

Ensure scientific clarity, depth, and accuracy across all deliverables

Work independently on task‑based assignments at your own pace

Who You Are

Master’s or PhD in Materials Science, or a closely related field

Deep expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent areas

Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB for research or analytical tasks

Naturally detail‑oriented with high standards for scientific precision

Strong written communicator — able to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely

Fluent in English

Nice to Have

Prior experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI training workflows

Background in computational materials science or simulation‑based research

Experience peer‑reviewing scientific work or writing technical documentation

Familiarity with AI tools or machine learning concepts as an end user

Why Join Us

Work on cutting‑edge AI projects alongside leading research labs and scientists

Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you

Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task‑based work

Contribute to AI development that advances scientific reasoning at a global scale

Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

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