Mercor
Material Science Expert (Masters/PhDs)
Mercor, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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Material Science Expert (Masters/PhDs)
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Mercor
Mercor is seeking
Material Science PhDs
for a premier project with one of the world's top AI labs. In this role, you will contribute your subject matter expertise to a cutting‑edge project involving frontier large language models. Specifically, you will craft high‑quality, challenging problems in your domain expertise with real‑world applicability to inform the future of AI innovation.
Ideal Qualifications
Have a Masters or PhD in Material Science from a top US university.
Have experience coding in Python and MATLAB for projects or research.
Have field‑specific experience in Semiconductor Materials and Molecular Modeling.
Have high attention to detail.
Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Have excellent proficiency in English.
Are currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.
Key Responsibilities
You will work asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain.
You will craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real‑world applicability.
The project requires 15‑20 hours of work per week with potential for increased hours and extension.
The work is fully remote and asynchronous.
Role Start Date
This role will begin in late December, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Interview Process
You will complete a short interview to assess your domain expertise.
Upon hiring, you will be paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time, including the screening process and a few onboarding videos.
Compensation And Legal Details
You will be legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor.
Payment will be made at the end of each week via Stripe Connect.
About Mercor Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs, headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Our distinguished investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
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Material Science Expert (Masters/PhDs)
role at
Mercor
Mercor is seeking
Material Science PhDs
for a premier project with one of the world's top AI labs. In this role, you will contribute your subject matter expertise to a cutting‑edge project involving frontier large language models. Specifically, you will craft high‑quality, challenging problems in your domain expertise with real‑world applicability to inform the future of AI innovation.
Ideal Qualifications
Have a Masters or PhD in Material Science from a top US university.
Have experience coding in Python and MATLAB for projects or research.
Have field‑specific experience in Semiconductor Materials and Molecular Modeling.
Have high attention to detail.
Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Have excellent proficiency in English.
Are currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.
Key Responsibilities
You will work asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain.
You will craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real‑world applicability.
The project requires 15‑20 hours of work per week with potential for increased hours and extension.
The work is fully remote and asynchronous.
Role Start Date
This role will begin in late December, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Interview Process
You will complete a short interview to assess your domain expertise.
Upon hiring, you will be paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time, including the screening process and a few onboarding videos.
Compensation And Legal Details
You will be legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor.
Payment will be made at the end of each week via Stripe Connect.
About Mercor Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs, headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Our distinguished investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
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