Surface Modeling Expert

Mercor
San Francisco, CA
Category Research
Job Description
Role Overview

We're looking for a Surface Modeling Expert to contribute domain expertise in first-principles and molecular simulation to build high-quality training and evaluation data. You'll review and evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning to improve technical accuracy, design and solve expert-level problems in atomistic and surface modeling, and rate and rank model outputs against scientific criteria with clear reasoning.

What You Will Do

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include contributing domain expertise, reviewing and evaluating AI-generated scientific reasoning, designing and solving expert-level problems, rating and ranking model outputs, and structuring technical knowledge into well-organized, model-ready data.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role might be a fit for you if you have hands-on experience with atomistic modeling, experience modeling surfaces, interfaces, and adsorption or reaction phenomena, and proficiency with standard tooling. You'll have the opportunity to work on expert-level problems and contribute to the development of high-quality training and evaluation data.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with atomistic modeling using first-principles or molecular methods (DFT, ab initio molecular dynamics, classical MD, or Monte Carlo)
  • Experience modeling surfaces, interfaces, and adsorption or reaction phenomena
  • Proficiency with standard tooling (e.g., VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, CP2K, GPAW, LAMMPS, ASE, pymatgen)
  • PhD in materials science, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, or a related field
  • Clear written English and the ability to explain technical reasoning concisely

Benefits

  • Hourly rate up to $84
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