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)
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- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
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