This is hands-on, expert-level work: you'll apply deep, specialized knowledge to generate, structure, and evaluate the scientific data these models learn from — and your input will directly shape how advanced models reason about deposition, materials, and semiconductor processes.

Role Details:

• Type: Long-term, ongoing engagement.
• Engagement: Up to 40 hours/week (minimum 10).
• Work arrangement: Remote (US-based).

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.

• Contribute domain expertise across ALD process development, precursor chemistry, and thin-film characterization to build high-quality training and evaluation data.
• Review and evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning, catching errors and improving technical accuracy.
• Design and solve challenging, expert-level problems in ALD and semiconductor processing.
• Rate and rank model outputs against defined scientific criteria, with clear written reasoning.
• Structure technical knowledge — process parameters, recipes, characterization results — into well-organized, model-ready data.
• Deliver reliable, high-quality work within defined timelines.

Work arrangement: Fully remote

Eligible countries: United States

• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.