AI Materials Scientist: Problem Setting & Model Evaluation

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

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Job summary

Mercor is seeking materials scientists for AI training and evaluation work. This standing listing remains open for matching projects, and new opportunities can begin on short notice. You will be matched to projects such as defining material problems, grading model-generated reasoning, and flagging where a material meets spec.

Rates have ranged from $60 to $120 per hour, depending on scope. A graduate degree in materials science or a related field with research or industrial experience is

Qualifications

• This role requires strong written communication to articulate reasoning and results.
• Ability to work with ambiguous tasks and flag unclear instructions.
• Experience or training in materials science is essential.

Responsibilities

• Match materials scientists in the network to projects for AI training and evaluation.
• Assess model-generated structure–property reasoning and processing history.
• Flag where a material meets specs in theory vs. in service and identify manufacturability issues.

Skills

Clear written communication

Comfort with ambiguity

Explain reasoning clearly

Education

Graduate degree in materials science or related field

Job description

Mercor is seeking materials scientists for AI training and evaluation work. This standing listing remains open for matching projects, and new opportunities can begin on short notice. You will be matched to projects such as defining material problems, grading model-generated reasoning, and flagging where a material meets spec.

Rates have ranged from $60 to $120 per hour, depending on scope. A graduate degree in materials science or a related field with research or industrial experience is