AlignerrDomain experts
Material Science Specialist (Masters/PhDs)
up to $90/hr
About this role, in Alignerr's words
What if your deep expertise in materials science 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 help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models working on semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, and advanced materials challenges.
What you'll do
- Develop, solve, and critically review advanced materials science problems with real-world scientific relevance
- Apply your expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related disciplines to craft complex, high-quality problem statements
- Evaluate AI-generated reasoning and outputs for scientific accuracy, rigor, and depth
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- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to push the boundaries of what AI can understand in your field
- Ensure clarity, precision, and scientific integrity across all deliverables
Candidate background
Who You Are
- Master's or PhD in Materials Science or a closely related field
- Deep expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent research areas
- Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB for research or analytical purposes
- Exceptionally clear written communicator — you can explain complex science with precision and purpose
- Detail-oriented with a rigorous, methodical approach to problem-solving
- No prior AI or data annotation experience required — full training support is provided
Nice to Have
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- Prior experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI model review
- Background in computational materials science or materials informatics
- Experience reviewing or writing technical research documentation
- Familiarity with AI tools or scientific evaluation workflows
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Material Science Specialist (AI Training)
About the Role
What if your deep expertise in materials science 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 help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models working on semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, and advanced materials challenges.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and domain experts who want to put their hard-earned knowledge to work on something genuinely new. No prior AI experience needed — your scientific depth is what matters.
- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
* Develop, solve, and critically review advanced materials science problems with real-world scientific relevance * Apply your expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related disciplines to craft complex, high-quality problem statements * Evaluate AI-generated reasoning and outputs for scientific accuracy, rigor, and depth * Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to push the boundaries of what AI can understand in your field * Ensure clarity, precision, and scientific integrity across all deliverables
Who You Are
* Master's or PhD in Materials Science or a closely related field * Deep expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent research areas * Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB for research or analytical purposes * Exceptionally clear written communicator — you can explain complex science with precision and purpose * Detail-oriented with a rigorous, methodical approach to problem-solving * No prior AI or data annotation experience required — full training support is provided
Nice to Have
* Prior experience with data annotation, data quality evaluation, or AI model review * Background in computational materials science or materials informatics * Experience reviewing or writing technical research documentation * Familiarity with AI tools or scientific evaluation workflows
Why Join Us
* Work on frontier AI projects alongside world-leading research labs * Fully remote and asynchronous — work when and where it suits you * Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work * Apply your advanced degree to problems that directly influence how AI understands materials science * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
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- Billed weekly, Monday to Sunday, with approved work paid by the following Friday, according to Labelbox's help center. Payment goes through Stripe Connect or PayPal depending on your location, with one provider per country. intercom.help/labelbox/en/articles/13600616-alignerr-paym..., alignerr.com/process
- Before your first paid task
- Sign up, apply, verify your identity, set up billing and onboard. Some jobs add a Zara AI interview or domain assessments. alignerr.com/process
- How much work
- Time to your first project depends on demand and your skills, and there is no minimum number of hours. alignerr.com/faqs
- Contract
- Independent contractor, under terms with ALIGNERR LLC. alignerr.com/faqs, alignerr.com/privacy
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Pay across the field: Domain experts
Across 692 roles in this field with a stated hourly rate in US dollars, on 18 platforms, the middle half pays $65 to $130 an hour at the top of the range, and the median is $100. This role's top rate, $90, is in the middle half. Of the 259 distinct rates we count, 112 are lower and 139 are higher.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alignerr (this platform) | 148 | $24 to $200 · median $80 |
| micro1 | 130 | $28 to $400 · median $110 |
| AfterQuery | 88 | $45 to $175 · median $100 |
| Handshake AI | 79 | $30 to $300 · median $85 |
| Mercor | 78 | $55 to $450 · median $120 |
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- First seen here on 27 Aug 2026, and still on Alignerr's list when we last read it on 13 Oct 2026.
- The listed pay has not changed since then.
- Posted by Alignerr
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- Last seen live
- Listing ID
- 13c2d8e4-a136-47b5-a883-cdd763c3b352
Pay as the source states it: “$75-90/hr”.
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