ALD Process Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $84/hr

mercor; United States; Remoto; USD 69.000 - 116.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Mercor is seeking an Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) expert for a remote, contract position. You will contribute domain expertise across ALD process development, precursor chemistry, and thin-film characterization to build high-quality training and evaluation data for AI research in semiconductors.

You will review AI-generated reasoning, design solutions for challenging ALD problems, and structure technical knowledge into model-ready data.

Competenze

• Hands-on experience developing, optimizing, or troubleshooting ALD processes.
• Deep knowledge of thin-film deposition for semiconductor or advanced-packaging applications.
• A strong grasp of precursor chemistry and surface reaction mechanisms.
• Experience with materials characterization (XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, ellipsometry, etc.).
• An advanced degree (PhD/MS) or equivalent hands-on experience in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or physics.
• Clear written English and the ability to explain technical reasoning precisely.

Mansioni

• Contribute domain expertise across ALD process development, precursor chemistry, and thin-film characterization 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 ALD and semiconductor processing.
• Rate and rank model outputs against defined scientific criteria, with clear written reasoning.
• Structure technical knowledge—process parameters, recipes, characterization results—into well-organized, model-ready data.
• Deliver reliable, high-quality work within defined timelines.

Conoscenze

ALD process development

Thin-film deposition knowledge

Precursor chemistry

Materials characterization

Clear written English communication

Formazione

PhD or MSc in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or physics

Strumenti

XRD

SEM

TEM

XPS

Ellipsometry

Descrizione del lavoro

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: Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Experts
Type: Contract
Compensation: $84/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Contribute domain expertise across ALD process development, precursor chemistry, and thin-film characterization 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 ALD and semiconductor processing.
• Rate and rank model outputs against defined scientific criteria, with clear written reasoning.
• Structure technical knowledge—process parameters, recipes, characterization results—into well-organized, model-ready data.
• Deliver reliable, high-quality work within defined timelines.

Qualifications Must-Have

• Hands‑on experience developing, optimizing, or troubleshooting ALD processes.
• Deep knowledge of thin‑film deposition for semiconductor or advanced‑packaging applications.
• A strong grasp of precursor chemistry and surface reaction mechanisms.
• Experience with materials characterization (XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, ellipsometry, etc.).
• An advanced degree (PhD/MS) or equivalent hands‑on experience in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or physics.
• Clear written English and the ability to explain technical reasoning precisely.

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