Materials Science Expert

About the job

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

Position: Materials Science Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $60–$120/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content in materials science to strengthen reasoning and rigor in model outputs.
• Review model-written structure-property reasoning to ensure microstructure explains the property and characterization supports the claim.
• Flag where a model's proposed material meets specifications on paper but fails in service due to fatigue, corrosion, or thermal cycling.
• Develop clear, structured feedback to improve AI model performance and training data quality.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure consistency and relevance across datasets.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Graduate degree in materials science or a related field.
• Clear written communication skills.
• Comfort with ambiguous tasks and willingness to flag unclear instructions.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• Confirm where you work from
• AI interview based on your resume

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.