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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 through some of the most complex problems in modern science? We're looking for Material Science specialists — Masters and PhD holders — to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models by crafting, solving, and reviewing advanced technical problems grounded in real-world science.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and domain experts who want to do meaningful, high-impact work on their own schedule.

What You'll Do

Develop, solve, and critically review advanced material science problems with real-world relevance
Apply your expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related areas to design rigorous, complex problem statements
Evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning for accuracy, depth, and technical correctness
Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to strengthen model performance
Ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and precision across every deliverable
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 discipline
Strong expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or adjacent technical fields
Comfortable coding in Python or MATLAB for research or technical applications
Exceptionally detail-oriented with strong written communication skills in English
Self-motivated and reliable when working independently without supervision
Currently based in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand

Nice to Have

Prior experience with data annotation, data labeling, or AI evaluation workflows
Background in industry or academic research with published or applied work
Familiarity with computational materials science or simulation tools
Experience explaining complex scientific concepts clearly and concisely

Why Join Us

Work on frontier AI projects alongside the world's leading research labs
Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI understands advanced scientific domains
Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
Training and onboarding support provided — no prior AI experience necessary

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.