Materials Science Specialist (Remote Professional Contract)

As a Materials Science Specialist (Remote Professional Contract) with AnyHired ($80 - $150/hour, 100% remote), you will play a direct role in shaping how next-generation AI systems reason through complex problems in Python, Materials Science. This contract offers flexible remote scheduling for qualified professionals across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland.

Role Deliverables

• An MS or PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgy, or a closely related discipline; or
• An MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with a substantial materials specialization.
• Strong understanding of materials behavior and relevant structure-property relationships.
• Practical background using computational materials modeling, simulation, characterization, or materials-focused engineering analysis.
• Experience using coding agents and Python.
• Relevant tools may include LAMMPS, ASE, pymatgen, Quantum ESPRESSO, FEniCSx, CalculiX, Elmer, PyBaMM, or similar programmatic materials and simulation software. Experience with an equivalent CLI-accessible tool is acceptable.
• Relevant Python tools may include NumPy, SciPy, pandas, Matplotlib, Jupyter, atomistic modeling packages, materials informatics libraries, or domain-specific scientific tools. No single library is mandatory.

Professional Qualifications

• Minimum submission requirements apply.
• Start Timeline & Availability
• We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts who are ready to begin immediately. If selected, you will be expected to start your first task within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.
• Compensation Band: $80 - $150/hour
• Work Location: Remote (100% Remote / Asynchronous Flexibility)
• Available Openings: 100 open positions
• Core Competencies: Python, Materials Science

Hourly Compensation & Flexibility

• Compensation Rate: $80 - $150/hour (contract specialist remuneration)
• Work Arrangement: 100% Remote / Work From Home
• Eligible Remote Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Core Competencies: Python, Materials Science
• Hiring Agency: AnyHired

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