Materials Scientist
Materials Scientist is a remote contract SME Careers opportunity focused on develop AI Training Content: Create prompts and gold-standard materials science answers across topics such as metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, phase diagrams, heat treatment, mechanical testing, corrosion, nanomaterials, and characterization.
- Pay
- Advertised ceiling: Up to $95/hour
- Location
- Remote — 27 listed countries, including Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, Germany; review the public role for the complete current list
- Eligibility
- Remote; check the Canada location wording
- Qualification difficulty
- Selective
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- Platform
- SME Careers
- Fit category
- Research and academia
- Listing/source checked
- Sep 23, 2026
- Apply link checked
- Sep 17, 2026
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What this role involves
Materials Scientist is a remote contract SME Careers opportunity focused on develop AI Training Content: Create prompts and gold-standard materials science answers across topics such as metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, phase diagrams, heat treatment, mechanical testing, corrosion, nanomaterials, and characterization.
The public role asks for bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Polymer Science, Nanotechnology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Public responsibilities include develop AI Training Content: Create prompts and gold-standard materials science answers across topics such as metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, phase diagrams, heat treatment, mechanical testing, corrosion, nanomaterials, and characterization.
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Why it may fit
- People with credible research, science, or education expertise
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What to prepare
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Polymer Science, Nanotechnology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
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Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in materials science research, materials engineering, laboratory work, manufacturing, teaching, technical writing, academic review, or related scientific/engineering work.
- Deep understanding of structure-property relationships, crystal structures, phase diagrams, mechanical behavior, heat treatment, polymers, ceramics, metals, composites, corrosion, and characterization techniques.
- Ability to evaluate materials explanations, calculations, diagrams, experimental interpretations, and engineering recommendations for accuracy and clarity.
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- Expect role-specific screening; SME Careers documentation says AI may support the interview assessment while people make final decisions.
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