Material Science Expert (Masters/PhD) at Mercor

Material Science Expert | $75–85/hr | Remote (US, UK, Canada, NZ, Australia)

Mercor is seeking Material Science PhDs and Masters graduates for a premier project with one of the world's top AI labs. Contribute your expertise to cutting-edge AI innovation by crafting high-quality, challenging problems in material science with real-world applicability.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Masters or PhD in Material Science from a top US university
• Experience coding in Python or MATLAB for projects or research
• Field-specific experience in Semiconductor Materials or Molecular Modeling
• High attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent proficiency in English
• Currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia

Key Responsibilities:

• Work asynchronously with a team of highly qualified domain experts
• Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability
• 15-20 hours per week with potential for increased hours and extension
• Fully remote and asynchronous work environment

Role Details:

• Start Date: Late December (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
• Interview Process: Short domain expertise assessment; paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time
• Compensation: Hourly contractor classification with weekly payouts via Stripe Connect

About Mercor:

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with distinguished investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.