Materials Science Expert, AI Training & Problem Writing
Overview
You will author original, free-response engineering problems in Materials Science & Engineering for frontier AI research labs. You will own problem creation from drafting through validation, working independently and asynchronously. You will collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model training and evaluation. Your work directly shapes the capabilities of leading AI systems, with compensation at $85/hour and full remote flexibility.
What You'll Do6
- 1Author original, free-response engineering problems in Materials Science & Engineering that test deep domain understanding.
- 2Develop expert-level solutions grounded in real industry scenarios, such as failure analysis and materials selection.
- 3Validate problem difficulty by testing against three frontier language models, ensuring at least one fails to solve them.
- 4Refine problems iteratively based on model responses to calibrate difficulty and clarity.
- 5Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines, managing your own schedule.
- 6Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model training and evaluation datasets.
Requirements5
- 1PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgy, or a materials-focused Mechanical or Chemical Engineering discipline.
- 25+ years of professional experience in materials selection, failure analysis, testing, or process development.
- 3Experience with well-known or blue-chip employers, demonstrating high-caliber industry exposure.
- 4Proven ability to author complex technical problems with clear, rigorous solutions.
- 5Strong written communication skills for documenting problem statements and solutions.
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