Remote Superconducting Scientist & Materials Engineer

mercor

United States

Remote

USD 96,000 - 152,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mercor seeks an Experimental Scientist / Engineer for a remote, contract role focused on superconductors. You will synthesize and characterize materials and build high-quality training data for AI systems.

Applicants should review AI-generated reasoning, design experiments around Tc/Jc and magnetic fields, and analyze results from XRD, SQUID/VSM, and cryogenic tests. Strong written English is essential.

Qualifications

Hands-on experimental experience with superconducting materials.
Experience with synthesis/processing techniques (solid-state, single-crystal growth, thin-film deposition).
Strong ability to characterize superconducting properties via electrical/magnetic measurements.
Clear written English and ability to explain complex results concisely.
Advanced degree (PhD/MS) or equivalent hands-on research in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

Contribute domain expertise to build training/evaluation data for AI models.
Review AI-generated reasoning for superconducting materials, identifying errors.
Design and solve advanced problems involving Tc, Jc, critical fields and vortex behavior.
Analyze experimental results from XRD, SEM/TEM, SQUID/VSM, cryogenic measurements.
Rank model outputs against scientific criteria with clear reasoning.
Organize technical knowledge into model-ready, structured data.