Semiconductor Material Science (Masters/PhDs)

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 about the physical world? We're looking for Material Science experts — at the Master's or PhD level — to tackle advanced scientific problems that train the next generation of cutting-edge AI models.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for working researchers, academics, and industry specialists who want to apply their domain expertise in a high-impact, intellectually stimulating environment. No prior AI experience needed — just rigorous scientific knowledge and a sharp eye for detail.

• 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 disciplines to design complex, accurate problem statements
• Evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning for rigor, depth, and accuracy
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and other domain experts to enhance model performance
• Ensure scientific clarity, precision, and depth across all deliverables
• Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule

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 of materials research
• Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB for research or technical problem-solving
• Exceptionally detail-oriented — you catch errors others miss and hold your work to a high standard
• Clear, precise written communicator who can articulate complex scientific concepts with confidence
• Based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand

Nice to Have

• Experience in data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI training workflows
• Background in computational materials science, solid-state physics, or quantum chemistry
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, or LAMMPS
• Prior work in semiconductor device physics, thin-film deposition, or surface science

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside world-leading research labs and AI teams
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based scientific work
• Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI understands and reasons about materials science
• Training and onboarding support provided — hit the ground running from day one
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch