Materials Science Engineer - AI Training
This is an excellent chance 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 Expect
Qualified applicants will be invited to join the Outlier platform and complete an ID verification and a short assessment before getting access to the work queue.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree and/or PhD in Materials Science or Materials Engineering
Solid understanding of:
Materials characterization
Thermodynamics & kinetics
Polymers, ceramics, metals, composites
Microstructure-property relationships
Failure analysis
Ability to explain complex scientific concepts in clear English
Preferred Qualifications
Research or industry experience in materials development, lab analysis, or modeling
Experience conducting experiments, analysis, or simulations
Familiarity with scientific programming or analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, etc.)
Experience writing technical reports or scientific explanations
What You'll Be Working On
Help train AI models to better understand
materials science, engineering principles, and scientific reasoning
. Example tasks include:
Reviewing AI-generated explanations of material behavior
Assessing correctness of thermodynamic or kinetics-based reasoning
Evaluating descriptions of characterization methods (SEM, XRD, DSC, etc.)
Writing transparent explanations of properties, testing, or material selection
Reviewing step-by-step scientific reasoning for accuracy
No AI/ML experience needed — instructions provided.
Note:
Outlier AI is partnering with
Remotasks
for this opportunity.
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