[Hiring] Inorganic Chemistry & Synthesis Expert @Mercor

Role Description

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. The position is for an Inorganic Chemistry & Synthesis Expert on a contract basis, with compensation of $84/hour, remote location, and a commitment of 10–40 hours/week.

• 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

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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