2 days ago
Material Science Specialist
Alignerr
Hybrid
Contractor
$187,200
Hybrid
Job Overview
Job TitleMaterial Science Specialist
Job TypeContractor
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary$187,200
LocationHybrid
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Job Description
About The Job
At Alignerr, we partner with the world’s leading AI research teams and labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models. This Material Science Specialist role is an hourly contract position with a flexible commitment of 10–40 hours per week, offering compensation between $75–$90 per hour.
Alignerr is seeking an expert with a Master’s or PhD in Material Science to contribute to advanced AI model development.
Role Responsibilities (Training Support Will Be Provided)
- Develop, solve, and review advanced material science problems with real-world relevance.
- Apply expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related areas to design complex problem statements.
- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to enhance AI model reasoning.
- Ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and depth across all deliverables.
Requirements
- Master’s or PhD in Material Science from a top U.S. university (or equivalent).
- Experience coding in Python or MATLAB for research or projects.
- Strong expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Fluent in English and currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, U.K., or Australia.
Preferred
- Prior experience with data annotation, data quality, or evaluation systems.
Application Process (Takes 15-20 min)
- Submit your resume.
- Complete a short screening.
- Project matching and onboarding.
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Key skills/competency
- Material Science
- Semiconductor Materials
- Molecular Modeling
- AI Model Reasoning
- Problem Solving
- Scientific Rigor
- Python
- MATLAB
- Data Annotation
- Asynchronous Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Alignerr
- Research Alignerr's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their collaborative, AI-focused environment.
- Tailor your resume for Material Science Specialist: Emphasize your Master’s/PhD, specific expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling, and Python/MATLAB coding skills.
- Showcase material science expertise: During the screening and AI interview, clearly articulate your experience developing and solving complex material science problems with real-world relevance.
- Highlight remote collaboration skills: Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and your ability to work asynchronously with AI researchers effectively.
- Prepare for technical and behavioral assessments: Be ready to discuss past projects, problem-solving methodologies, and how you ensure scientific rigor in your work.
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