Remote Materials Science Specialist | Distributed Engineering & Research

JB USA Recruiting is actively placing a remote Remote Materials Science Specialist | Distributed Engineering & Research ($80 - $150/hour) to support high-priority AI reasoning and domain benchmark initiatives. Strong practical fluency in Python, Materials Science is central to succeeding in this remote specialist engagement.

Scope of Work

• 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.
• Solve and validate computational materials-science and materials-engineering problems.
• Create material structures, atomic configurations, compositions, and solver-ready inputs.
• Model relationships between composition, structure, processing, properties, and performance.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Compensation Band: $80 - $150/hour
• Work Location: Remote (100% Remote / Asynchronous Flexibility)
• Available Openings: 100 open positions
• Core Competencies: Python, Materials Science
• Experience may come from academic research, national laboratories, industry R&D, computational engineering, or other demonstrated materials work.
• Apply to the role and complete the screening questions.
• Complete an AI interview of approximately 30 minutes.

Pay & Remote Engagement Terms

• 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: JB USA Recruiting

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