Remote ALD Expert for AI-Driven Semiconductors

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 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.