Materials Science Expert
$60 - $120 per hourMercor
Job Description
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: 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
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Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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