Materials Science Tutor jobs in United States
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xAI · 1 day ago

Materials Science Tutor

xAI is a company focused on creating AI systems that enhance humanity's understanding of the universe. The AI Tutor - Materials Science Specialist will play a crucial role in improving AI technologies by providing high-quality input and labels while collaborating with the technical team to support training of new AI tasks.

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Responsibilities

Use proprietary software applications to provide input/labels on defined projects
Support and ensure the delivery of high-quality curated data
Play a pivotal role in supporting and contributing to the training of new tasks, working closely with the technical staff to ensure the successful development and implementation of cutting-edge initiatives/technologies
Interact with the technical staff to help improve the design of efficient annotation tools
Solve problems that help drive innovation in materials by guiding AI models to enhance research in specialized areas, improving outcomes in scientific discovery and application
Choose problems from various fields across materials science that align with your specialization, where you can confidently provide detailed solutions and evaluate model responses
Regularly interpret, analyze, and execute tasks based on given instructions

Qualification

Materials SciencePhDMaster's degreeAI Tutoring ExperienceTechnical WritingAnalytical SkillsReading ComprehensionPassion for TechnologyCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Master's or PhD in materials science, physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a highly related field
Expertise and specialization in a materials-related subdomain, including but not limited to energy materials, semiconductors, nanomaterials, metals, alloys, biomaterials, polymers, elastomers, ceramics, or glasses
Proficiency in reading and writing, both in informal and professional English
Strong ability to navigate various information resources, databases, and online resources is essential
Outstanding communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational capabilities
Solid reading comprehension skills combined with the capacity to exercise autonomous judgment even when presented with limited data/material
Strong passion for and commitment to technological advancements and innovation

Preferred

Advanced expertise in materials science, demonstrated by multiple publications, or patents, preferably with one or more first-author papers, in reputable peer-reviewed journals
Previous AI Tutoring experience
Teaching experience (as a professor, teacher, or tutor)
Experience in technical writing, journalism, or a professional writing setting

Benefits

Medical benefits

Company

xAI

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XAI is an artificial intelligence startup that develops AI solutions and tools to enhance reasoning and search capabilities.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$42.73B
Key Investors
Neptune Digital AssetsSpaceXMorgan Stanley
2026-01-06Series E· $20B
2025-12-11Secondary Market· $0.3M
2025-07-13Corporate Round· $5.32B

Leadership Team

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Toby Pohlen
Founding Member
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