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Materials Scientist - Fully Remote | Up to $84/hr in Bombay, भारत

Mercor

  • RemoteWork from anywhere
  • ContractFixed-term or freelance

$84 USD / hour

Bombay, भारत

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 Chemistry & Synthesis Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $84/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Evaluate technically complex problems involving inorganic chemistry , solid-state chemistry , and materials synthesis .
  • Review and validate AI-generated scientific explanations , synthesis pathways, and experimental methodologies.
  • Assess reaction mechanisms, precursor selection, reaction conditions, phase formation, and materials stability.
  • Develop scientifically rigorous reference answers, technical evaluations, and reasoning frameworks.
  • Identify inaccuracies in chemical reasoning, proposed synthetic routes, and interpretations of experimental results.
  • Apply knowledge of analytical and characterisation techniques such as XRD , XPS , SEM , TEM , FTIR , Raman spectroscopy , and thermal analysis.
  • Collaborate with research teams to improve the scientific accuracy and reliability of advanced AI models .

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • PhD in Inorganic Chemistry , Materials Chemistry , Solid-State Chemistry , Materials Science , or a closely related discipline. Exceptional MSc candidates with extensive research experience may be considered.
  • Demonstrated experience in inorganic synthesis, solid-state reactions, solution-phase synthesis, hydrothermal/solvothermal methods, or related techniques.
  • Strong understanding of crystallography, phase diagrams, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, and reaction kinetics.
  • Experience interpreting experimental characterisation data and assessing scientific literature.
  • Strong scientific writing, analytical reasoning, and communication skills.
  • Ability to independently evaluate complex scientific problems.

Preferred

  • Research experience involving catalysts, metal oxides, ceramics, semiconductors, coordination compounds, or functional inorganic materials.
  • Peer-reviewed publications or patents in inorganic chemistry or materials synthesis.
  • Experience bridging experimental chemistry with computational materials science.
  • Prior experience evaluating scientific datasets, technical benchmarks, or AI-generated research outputs .

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:
  • 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.

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