SaidGig

Material Science Research Quality Specialist

from $50/hour

Remote — India, Brazil or NigeriaContractscienceUpdated Jun 3, 2026
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About this role

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.

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