Computational Materials Scientist – Atomistic & Surface Modeling
Compensation
$84 – $84 /hr
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Computational Materials Scientist – Atomistic & Surface Modeling role is remote, with compensation of $84 per hour. The posting describes a remote opportunity with a commitment of 10–40 hours per week. Mercor connects technical talent with leading AI research labs.
What you'll do
- Apply first-principles and molecular simulation expertise to create training and evaluation data
- review AI-generated scientific reasoning for technical accuracy
- design and solve atomistic and surface-modeling problems
- rate and rank model outputs against scientific criteria
- and organize simulation setups, methods, and results into model-ready data.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- computational materials scientistatomistic modelingsurface modelingcatalysisremote$84/hrdftmolecular simulationelectronic structureadsorptionreaction energeticsai evaluationphd10-40 hours/week
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Why this role
The posting specifies contract work, remote location, and a 10–40-hour weekly commitment. A PhD in materials science, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, or a related field is required; several years of post-PhD research experience is ideal.
About the employer
Mercor is hiring for this role. Industry: Marketing Consulting Services. Sector: 54.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 54
- Industry
- Marketing Consulting Services
- Occupation code
- 19-2032.00
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Listing ID: 20937a79-8610-4da7-8aaa-37858046aed8