Semiconductor Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $84/hr

mercor; United States; A distancia; USD 116.000 - 231.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Remote contract role focusing on inorganic materials, superconductors, and semiconductors with 10–40 hours/week.

You will contribute across synthesis, characterization, and device physics to generate high-quality training data and assess AI-generated reasoning. Ideal candidates hold a PhD or MS in materials science, chemistry, physics, or related fields, with strong English writing skills and hands-on experience

Formación

• Hands-on experimental experience in inorganic synthesis (solid-state, solution, solvothermal, sol-gel), superconducting materials, or semiconductors and advanced packaging.
• Strong materials or device characterization skills (XRD, SEM, TEM, spectroscopy, electrical/transport measurements).
• An advanced degree (PhD/MS) or equivalent hands-on experience in materials science, chemistry, physics, or a related engineering field.
• Clear written English and the ability to explain technical reasoning concisely.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute domain expertise across synthesis, characterization, fabrication, and device physics 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 your area of specialization.
• Rate and rank model outputs against defined scientific criteria, with clear written reasoning.
• Structure technical knowledge — experimental procedures, characterization results, process data — into well-organized, model-ready data.
• Deliver reliable, high-quality work within defined timelines.

Conocimientos

Experimental experience

Materials characterization

English proficiency

Educación

PhD or MS in relevant field

Herramientas

XRD

SEM

TEM

Spectroscopy

Electrical measurements

Descripción del empleo

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: Inorganic Materials, Semiconductor & Superconductor Experts Type: Contract Compensation: $84/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Contribute domain expertise across synthesis , characterization , fabrication , and device physics 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 your area of specialization.
• Rate and rank model outputs against defined scientific criteria, with clear written reasoning.
• Structure technical knowledge — experimental procedures, characterization results, process data — into well-organized, model-ready data.
• Deliver reliable, high-quality work within defined timelines.

Qualifications Must-Have

• Hands-on experimental experience in one or more of: inorganic synthesis (solid-state, solution, solvothermal, sol-gel), superconducting materials , or semiconductors and advanced packaging .
• Strong materials or device characterization skills ( XRD , SEM , TEM , spectroscopy , electrical/transport measurements ).
• An advanced degree ( PhD/MS ) or equivalent hands-on experience in materials science , chemistry , physics , or a related engineering field.
• Clear written English and the ability to explain technical reasoning concisely.

Preferred

• Experience with thin-film growth or device fabrication ( MBE/epitaxy , MOCVD , CVD , sputtering , IBAD , etch , clean-room microfabrication ).