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Materials Scientist | Remote

Stem Sync AiRemoteL5 SeniorAugust 11th, 2026
Atomistic & Surface Modeling Experts Remote | Hourly contract | $84 per hour | 10-40 hrs/weekQuick SnapshotContribute to research-grade physics benchmarks used to evaluate advanced language models.Solve, review, and validate complex physics problems across multiple specialized subfields.Work asynchronously with a fully remote, flexible schedule.Typical commitment of ~10 hours per week over an 8 10 week project window.Independent contractor engagement with opportunities for project extensions.Help produce fully human-verified reference solutions for frontier physics reasoning.RequirementsHands-on experience with atomistic modeling using first-principles or molecular methods.Experience modeling surfaces, interfaces, and adsorption or reaction phenomena.Experience with semiconductor-relevant materials or computational catalysis.Proficiency with standard tooling such as VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, or LAMMPS.A PhD in materials science, chemistry, physics, or a related field with research experience.Application ProcessApply for the opportunity using the Easy Apply button.Applications will be evaluated based on the requirements of the opportunity.Candidates selected to proceed will receive an email with additional instructions.Use the instructions in the email to complete the remaining application steps.