Material Science Expert; Masters​/PhDs

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 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside the world's leading AI research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work
• Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI understands and applies scientific knowledge
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch