Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Experts

Seoulstart; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor seeks experts in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and thin-film processes to support a frontier AI research lab focused on semiconductors. You will review, rate, and structure scientific outputs, providing precise technical reasoning to improve model quality and deposition-related data.

The role is remote (US-based) with a long-term engagement, up to 40 hours/week, and requires advanced degrees or equivalent hands-on experience in materials science or related fields.

Qualifications

• Hands-on ALD process experience and optimization.
• Deep knowledge of thin-film deposition for semiconductors or advanced packaging.
• Strong understanding of precursor chemistry and surface reactions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute domain expertise across ALD process development and thin-film characterization.
• Review and evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning for accuracy.
• Design and solve expert-level problems in ALD and semiconductor processing.
• Structure technical knowledge into model-ready data.

Skills

ALD process development

Precursor chemistry

Thin-film characterization

Scientific data evaluation

Education

PhD in Materials Science or related field

MS in a relevant field

Tools

XRD

SEM

TEM

XPS

Ellipsometry

Job description

Mercor · Finance & specialist# Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) ExpertsListed on Mercor as “Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Experts”$84/hrRemoteContractPaid in USDApply on MercorShareWhatsAppTelegramEmailWhat this actually isYou bring your specialist expertise to AI evaluation. The shape of the work varies but the pattern is the same: review outputs, rate quality, write prompts, flag errors. The platform title (Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Experts) reflects the rate band and the expertise required, not the day-to-day work.Can you do this on your visa?F-2 / F-4 / F-5 / F-6: open. E-1 to E-7: needs concurrent-employment permit. D-2 / D-4 students: S-3 permit, 20 hr/week cap. D-10 / D-8: case by case.Korean tax on USD incomeFirst 5 years in Korea: foreign-source income only taxed if remitted into Korea. After year 5: worldwide income. Full tax guide.Original posting from MercorMercor is seeking experts in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and thin-film processes to support a frontier AI research lab building models for semiconductors and the physical sciences. This is hands-on, expert-level work: you'll apply deep, specialized knowledge to generate, structure, and evaluate the scientific data these models learn from - and your input will directly shape how advanced models reason about deposition, materials, and semiconductor processes.Key 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.You're a strong fit if you 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.Role Details:* Type: Long-term, ongoing engagement* Engagement: Up to 40 hours/week (minimum 10)* Work arrangement: Remote (US-based)Quoted from Mercor’s public listing on 2026-10-28.We don’t edit platform copy; honest framing is in the title and the “what this actually is” block above.