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: Materials Science Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $85–$93/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 20 hours/week Role Responsibilities Author and review technical tasks to evaluate AI model performance in materials science . Develop original problem sets using phase diagrams, micrographs, and stress-strain curves. Write reference solutions and apply structured quality checks to ensure task quality. Annotate tasks with detailed insights to improve AI model outputs . Work independently and asynchronously with a flexible schedule . Qualifications Must-Have PhD in Materials Science , Metallurgy , or related field; MS with 3+ years experience; or BS with 5+ years experience. Working fluency in at least two of: phase equilibria, mechanical beh...