Materials Science PhD - Problem Author

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 Writer - Engineering FRQ Type: Contract Compensation: $85/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities • Author original, free-response engineering problems in Materials Science & Engineering . • Develop expert-level solutions grounded in real industry scenarios. • Validate problem difficulty by testing against three frontier language models. • Ensure at least one model fails to solve the problems. • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines. • Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model training and evaluation. Qualifications Must-Have • PhD in Materials Science & Engineering , Metallurgy , or a materials-focused Mechanical/Chemical Engineering discipline. • 5+ years of professional experience in materials selection, failure analysis, testing, or process development. • Experience with well-known/blue-chip employers. 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: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas