Material Specialist | $85/hr Remote | Mercor

At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with the world's leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.

Organization: Mercor

Position: Material Science Expert (Masters/PhDs)

Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: $75–$85/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities (Training support will be provided)

• Develop, solve, and review advanced material science problems with real-world relevance.
• Apply expertise in semiconductor materials, molecular modeling, or related areas to design complex problem statements.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to enhance AI model reasoning.
• Ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and depth across all deliverables.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Material Science from a top U.S. university (or equivalent).
• Experience coding in Python or MATLAB for research or projects.
• Strong expertise in semiconductor materials or molecular modeling.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Fluent in English and currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, U.K., or Australia.

Application Process (Takes 20 min)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume (15 min)
• Submit form