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Pay

About typicalTops out at $90/hr. The typical top rate across 106 priced science listings is $90/hr.

Getting in

Hard to get in~1–2 hours of assessments. Valid government photo ID.

Steady work

Work is patchyFeast-or-famine project volume.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country).

Freshness

RecentPosted 10d ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Not statedThe listing names no country.

The job description

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 Materials Science specialists — Masters and PhD holders — to work with cutting-edge AI research teams, helping build models that genuinely understand advanced scientific concepts.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and domain experts who want to put their knowledge to work beyond the lab — on a schedule that fits their life.

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 domains to design complex, rigorous problem statements
Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to sharpen AI model reasoning in your field
Ensure scientific accuracy, clarity, and depth across all deliverables
Help push the frontier of what AI understands about materials science

Who You Are

Holds a Master's or PhD in Material Science or a closely related discipline
Deep expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent areas
Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB — whether from research, coursework, or projects
Exceptional written communicator who can translate complex science into clear, structured content
Detail-oriented and rigorous — you hold your work to a high standard
Currently based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand

Nice to Have

Prior experience with data annotation, data quality, or AI evaluation workflows
Background in computational materials science or simulation-based research
Familiarity with scientific communication or peer review processes

Why Join Us

Work on genuinely cutting-edge 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, impactful work
Make a direct, lasting contribution to how AI understands materials science
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

How do you apply to Alignerr?

Apply on Alignerr

The Apply button opens this post on Alignerr's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 1–2 hours of assessments.

Get through screening

What Alignerr asks for after you apply:

Take the TestGorilla skills assessment (usually one attempt per role)
Verify your identity with Persona
Join the Alignerr Slack community
Set up payouts once you are assigned to a project

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

Alignerr also needs

Valid government photo ID
Degree or professional experience for expert roles
Webcam for proctored assessments on some roles

Red flags

Red flagLong gaps with no project after passing
Red flagWorker reports of delayed or withheld payments on Glassdoor

What is Alignerr like to work for?

Labelbox's contractor network, which hires generalists and domain experts to label data and write and grade AI training tasks.

Advertised pay	$15–150/hr
Getting in	Hard to get in
Application takes	~1–2 hours of assessments
How you get paid	Weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday, via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Accepts most countries but blocks signups from about two dozen; posts India-specific roles such as Hindi, Telugu and Indian-English language and cultural review work.

Generalist and bilingual work is around $15–20/hr, coding QA $30–40/hr, and senior software, advanced math, medical and law roles $70–150/hr; some projects pay per approved task.