Material Science Research Quality Specialist
from $50/hour
Remote — India, Brazil or NigeriaContractscienceUpdated Jun 3, 2026
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Role Overview:
Join a dynamic team as a Research Quality Specialist in Material Science, where your analytical skills and computational expertise will play a crucial role in developing and solving complex scientific problems. This position offers the opportunity to craft original research-grade challenges and devise elegant computational solutions in a fully remote environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Quantitative Problem Design and Solutioning:
- Develop and conceptualize original, research-grade or graduate-level scientific problems using Python for scientific coding and programming.
- Define problem categories, assign secondary tags, and determine appropriate difficulty levels.
- Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and logical coherence of solutions through rigorous problem-solving practices.
Quality Assurance & Collaboration:
- Participate in two-tier reviews, evaluating the accuracy of problems and solutions meticulously.
- Collaborate with reviewers and team leads, incorporating feedback proactively to refine content and enhance overall quality.
Qualifications:
- PhD or PhD Candidates in Computational Material Science, focusing on Semiconductor materials and Molecular modeling.
- At least one published peer-reviewed paper.
- Advanced proficiency in Python programming for scientific coding is preferred.
- Strong analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear documentation and collaboration.
Work Terms:
- Commitment of 40 hours per week with 4 hours of overlap in PST.
- Engagement type: Contractor assignment/freelancer (no medical/paid leave).
- Duration of contract: 8 weeks; expected start date is next week.
- Location: Open to candidates from Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Ghana, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Turkey, Vietnam.
Compensation:
- Competitive compensation based on experience and project needs.
Perks of Freelancing:
- Work in a fully remote environment.
- Opportunity to engage with cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading LLM companies.
- Potential for contract extension based on performance and project requirements.