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Materials Scientist / Engineer

micro1 / Materials Scientist / Engineer

RATE

$80 - $130/HR

LOCATION

REMOTE (GLOBAL)

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DESCRIPTION

Role Title: Materials Scientist / Engineer Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Materials Scientists / Engineers to contribute their technical expertise to a customer’s advanced materials project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. Scope of Work • Analyze and interpret scientific data from experimental results, technical datasets, and research publications in materials science and engineering. • Conduct comprehensive technical literature reviews to identify key advances, methodologies, and challenges in materials characterization and related fields. • Annotate and structure technical datasets with precise, detailed commentary and context to support AI model training. • Develop realistic scenarios and case studies that represent practical applications and challenges within materials engineering, metallurgy, or related sectors. • Provide clear, well-organized written and verbal explanations of materials phenomena, properties, and scientific reasoning. • Review and assure the quality, consistency, and accuracy of scientific deliverables submitted for project milestones. • Collaborate remotely with other scientific contributors, leveraging digital tools and documentation practices. Preferred

REQUIREMENTS

▸MS or PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline with a materials specialization.
▸Demonstrated expertise in materials characterization techniques (e.g., microscopy, spectroscopy, mechanical testing).
▸Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting complex scientific data.
▸Substantial experience conducting technical literature reviews and summarizing key findings.
▸Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly, both in writing and verbally, to diverse audiences.
▸Experience with quality assurance and review of scientific documents or datasets.
▸Familiarity with remote collaboration tools and digital knowledge-sharing environments.
▸Compensation Structure