Semiconductor Material Science (Masters/PhDs)
Seattle, WA
Contract
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
Semiconductor Material Science Expert (AI Training)
About The Role
What if your deep expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling could directly shape how AI reasons through some of the most complex problems in modern science? We're looking for Materials Science specialists — Masters and PhD holders — to work alongside leading AI research teams and help train the next generation of AI models.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and domain experts who want to do meaningful, high-impact work on their own schedule.
What You'll Do
Who You Are
Nice to Have
Why Join Us
About The Role
What if your deep expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling could directly shape how AI reasons through some of the most complex problems in modern science? We're looking for Materials Science specialists — Masters and PhD holders — to work alongside leading AI research teams and help train the next generation of AI models.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and domain experts who want to do meaningful, high-impact work on their own schedule.
- 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 relevance
- Apply your expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related domains to craft complex, rigorous problem statements
- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to strengthen AI model reasoning
- Evaluate AI-generated scientific content for accuracy, depth, and methodological soundness
- Ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and precision across all deliverables
- Work independently on task-based assignments at a pace that suits you
Who You Are
- Master's or PhD in Material Science, or a closely related field, from a recognized university
- Strong expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent areas
- Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB for research applications or technical problem-solving
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a sharp attention to detail
- Self-motivated, rigorous, and reliable when working independently
- Fluent in English
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with data annotation, data quality assurance, or AI evaluation workflows
- Familiarity with AI tools, large language models, or scientific benchmarking
- Background spanning multiple subfields within materials science or applied physics
- Experience writing or reviewing technical documentation, research papers, or educational content
Why Join Us
- 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, task-based work
- Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI understands and reasons through advanced scientific problems
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
Skills
Technology, Information and Internet