Inorganic Materials Scientist - Expert

Mercor
New York, NY
Category Research
Job Description
Role Overview

Contribute domain expertise in inorganic materials, semiconductor, and superconductor synthesis, characterization, and device physics to build high-quality training and evaluation data. Review and evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning, and design and solve challenging problems.

What You Will Do

Contribute domain expertise, review and evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning, design and solve challenging problems, rate and rank model outputs, and deliver reliable work within defined timelines.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must have hands-on experimental experience, strong materials or device characterization skills, and an advanced degree or equivalent experience. Preferred experience with thin-film growth or device fabrication.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experimental experience in inorganic synthesis, superconducting materials, or semiconductors and advanced packaging
  • Strong materials or device characterization skills (XRD, SEM, TEM, spectroscopy, electrical/transport measurements)
  • An advanced degree (PhD/MS) or equivalent hands-on experience in materials science, chemistry, physics, or a related engineering field
  • Clear written English and the ability to explain technical reasoning concisely
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