Materials Science Engineer - AI Training

Job DescriptionThis is an excellent opportunity to supplement your income while advancing your career — all while applying your Materials Science expertise to help train cutting-edge AI systems.Our client has hired over 1,000 Braintrust talent and will continue expanding.Many subject-matter experts earn $12,000/month or more.Work as much or as little as you want — 20 hrs/week suggested, not mandatory.Your hourly rate will be set by Outlier AI based on your location.What To ExpectQualified applicants will be invited to join Outlier platform and complete an ID verification, short assessment before getting access to the work queue.Required QualificationsMaster’s degree and/or PhD in Materials Science or Materials EngineeringStrong understanding of:Materials characterizationThermodynamics & kineticsPolymers, ceramics, metals, compositesMicrostructure–property relationshipsFailure analysisAbility to explain complex scientific concepts in clear EnglishPreferred QualificationsResearch or industry experience in materials development, lab analysis, or modelingExperience conducting experiments, analysis, or simulationsFamiliarity with scientific programming or analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, etc.)Experience writing technical reports or scientific explanationsWhat You’ll Be Working OnHelp train AI models to better understand materials science, engineering principles, and scientific reasoning.Example tasks include:Reviewing AI-generated explanations of material behaviorAssessing correctness of thermodynamic or kinetics-based reasoningEvaluating descriptions of characterization methods (SEM, XRD, DSC, etc.)Writing clear explanations of properties, testing, or material selectionReviewing step-by-step scientific reasoning for accuracy💡 No AI/ML experience needed — instructions provided.Note: Outlier AI is partnering with Remotasks for this opportunity.