Metallurgist | Upto $93/hr Part-time
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: $85–$93/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 20 hours/week Role Responsibilities
- Author and review technical tasks to evaluate AI model performance in materials science.
- Develop original problem sets using phase diagrams, micrographs, and stress-strain curves.
- Write reference solutions and apply structured quality checks to ensure task quality.
- Annotate tasks with detailed insights to improve AI model outputs.
- Work independently and asynchronously with a flexible schedule.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field; MS with 3+ years experience; or BS with 5+ years experience.
- Working fluency in at least two of: phase equilibria, mechanical behavior, crystallography, polymers, or characterization (XRD, SEM, TEM).
- Comfortable interpreting micrographs, diffraction patterns, and property charts.
Preferred
- Publication record or industry R&D track.
Compensation & Legal
- Hourly contractor
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
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- For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
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