Inorganic Chemistry & Synthesis Expert
About this role
Mercor is seeking experienced Inorganic Chemistry and Materials Synthesis Experts to contribute to advanced AI research initiatives. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in inorganic chemistry, synthetic methodologies, and materials characterisation to evaluate complex scientific problems, assess technical accuracy, and support the development of AI systems capable of advanced scientific reasoning. This opportunity is ideal for PhD-level researchers, materials scientists, and industry professionals with hands-on experience designing, synthesising, and characterising inorganic materials.
Key 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.
Required Qualifications
- 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 Qualifications
- 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.
Engagement Details
- Commitment: Minimum 10 hours per week, with potential for up to 40 hours per week.
Why Join Mercor?
- Apply specialised scientific expertise to cutting-edge AI research.
- Contribute to improving how advanced AI systems understand chemistry and materials science.
- Collaborate on intellectually challenging scientific problems.
Details
- Pay: $84/hr
- Company: Mercor
- Location: Remote
- Eligible locations: Worldwide (no restriction)
- Platform: Mercor
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Inorganic Chemistry & Synthesis Expert role pay?
Mercor lists this Inorganic Chemistry & Synthesis Expert position at $84/hr. Pay is set by Mercor and your exact offer depends on your experience and the scope of the work.
Is the Inorganic Chemistry & Synthesis Expert role remote, and can I work from home?
Yes. Mercor lists this Inorganic Chemistry & Synthesis Expert position as fully remote, so you can work from home or anywhere with a reliable computer and internet connection.
Is Inorganic Chemistry & Synthesis Expert full time or part time?
Mercor lists this as a contractor remote role. Full details are in the role description above.
Which countries can apply for Inorganic Chemistry & Synthesis Expert?
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