Materials Scientist - Fully Remote

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: Arches — Simulated Research Reviewer (MechE & Mat-Sci)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$90/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate simulated-research environments with agent trajectories in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science.
• Review agent outputs for accuracy, methodology, and scientific rigor.
• Provide structured feedback to improve AI model performance.
• Develop benchmarks for assessing agent outputs.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure consistency and relevance.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Expertise in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science.
• Ability to evaluate research environments and agent trajectories.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.