Materials Scientist

5 days ago


India Mercor Full time

Job Description 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: AI Tutor Materials Science Specialist Type:Full-time Compensation:$90,000$200,000/year Location:Palo Alto, CA (in-office, 5 days per week) or Remote Commitment:40 hours/week Role Responsibilities - Use proprietary tools to label, annotate, and evaluate materials science data. - Support the creation of high-quality datasets for advanced AI training. - Collaborate with technical teams to refine annotation systems and workflows. - Analyze and solve problems across diverse materials science subfields to improve model reasoning and performance. - Interpret evolving instructions and deliver accurate, consistent results under minimal supervision. Qualifications Must-Have - Master's degree or PhD in materials science, physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field. - Deep expertise in areas such as semiconductors, energy materials, nanomaterials, alloys, ceramics, biomaterials, or polymers. - Strong command of written and spoken English. - Skilled in research, data analysis, and use of scientific databases. - Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills. - Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment to complex challenges. Preferred - Publications or patents demonstrating expertise in materials science. - Teaching or tutoring experience in scientific or technical subjects. - Prior experience in AI data annotation or technical writing. - Experience mentoring or guiding others in scientific research. Compensation & Legal - Competitive pay ranging from $90,000 to $200,000 annually for U.S.-based professionals. - Access to medical benefits, subject to your country of residence. Application Process (Takes 2030 mins to complete) - Submit your resume for initial consideration. - Complete a 20-minute introductory interview. - Selected candidates will move on to a focused materials science data evaluation exercise. - Finalists will participate in a team discussion and review of their expertise. Resources & Support - For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome - For any help or support, reach out to: [Confidential Information] PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,



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