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# Materials Scientist / Engineer

Compensation: $80–$130/hour
Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote

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## About the Role

We are seeking experienced Materials Scientists / Engineers to contribute to an advanced AI engineering project focused on improving AI capabilities in materials science and engineering.

The role involves evaluating complex materials engineering problems, assessing AI-generated technical responses, developing technical scenarios, and providing expert feedback to improve AI reasoning and performance.

No prior AI experience is required. Materials science and engineering expertise is the primary qualification.

## Key Responsibilities

* Evaluate and solve materials science and engineering problems involving materials selection, failure analysis, testing, and process development.
* Review AI-generated technical responses for accuracy and engineering quality.
* Apply practical engineering judgment to materials selection, degradation, and failure scenarios.
* Analyze materials issues using microstructural analysis, metallography, fractography, mechanical testing, and thermodynamic/kinetic modeling.
* Interpret scientific and technical data.
* Conduct technical literature reviews.
* Develop technical scenarios, case studies, and problems for AI evaluation and training.
* Annotate and evaluate technical datasets.
* Provide clear written and verbal technical feedback.
* Identify errors and inconsistencies in AI-generated engineering outputs.
* Collaborate with a remote team of experts.

## Required Skills

* Strong expertise in materials science and engineering.
* Knowledge of materials characterization and testing.
* Strong analytical and scientific data interpretation skills.
* Experience with technical literature review.
* Understanding of materials selection, degradation, and failure mechanisms.
* Ability to evaluate and annotate technical datasets.
* Strong written and verbal English communication.
* Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

## Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering with materials specialization, or Chemical Engineering with materials specialization.
* 3+ years of relevant hands-on experience preferred.
* Knowledge of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites.
* Experience with failure analysis, materials testing, or process development.
* Knowledge of SEM, XRD, TEM, DSC/TGA, metallography, or fractography is a plus.
* Familiarity with ASTM, ASM, or ISO standards is preferred.
* Manufacturing or materials process development experience is a plus.

## Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in technical problem creation or evaluation are encouraged to apply. This may include textbook or exam problem writing, standards committees, technical competitions, research publications, conference awards, fellowships, or other recognized materials science achievements.

## Compensation

$80–$130/hour equivalent.

Compensation is output-based and paid per completed task that meets project requirements. Minimum weekly submission requirements apply.

## Start Timeline

Candidates should be available to start immediately.

Selected candidates are expected to begin their first tasks within 24–48 hours after completing onboarding.

## Work Arrangement

* Remote
* Contract
* Flexible task-based workflow
* Collaboration with a distributed team
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