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: Inorganic Materials, Semiconductor & Superconductor Experts Type: Contract Compensation: $84/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Contribute domain expertise across synthesis , characterization , fabrication , and device physics to build high-quality training and evaluation data.
- Review and evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning , catching errors and improving technical accuracy.
- Design and solve challenging, expert-level problems in your area of specialization.
- Rate and rank model outputs against defined scientific criteria, with clear written reasoning.
- Structure technical knowledge — experimental procedures, characterization results, process data — into well-organized, model-ready data.
- Deliver reliable, high-quality work within defined timelines.
Qualifications Must-Have
- Hands-on experimental experience in one or more of: inorganic synthesis (solid-state, solution, solvothermal, sol-gel), 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.
Preferred
- Experience with thin-film growth or device fabrication ( MBE/epitaxy , MOCVD , CVD , sputtering , IBAD , etch , clean-room microfabrication ).
Semiconductor Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $84/hr in workfromhome at Unknown Company
This position is listed as contract and able to be worked remotely.