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Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Experts

Listed pay: $84 / hr

What the posting lists, in US dollars an hour, before anything Mercor deducts.

9 openings on this one listing.

How to apply
Platform
Mercor
Terms
Contract, part-time
Location
United States
Posted
· 1 month ago
Status
Open at the last check

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  1. The link opens this role on Mercor. Sign up and apply from there.
  2. Upload a resume, complete the assessments the role asks for and verify your work authorisation.
  3. An AI interview of about 20 minutes. Mercor says it usually takes 2 to 4 weeks to hear back.
  4. If Mercor hires you, you are paid weekly, on the Wednesday after each work week, via Stripe. Mercor says first payouts are held for 7 days.
  5. The work is paid by the hour, at the $84 this posting lists.
  6. Remote, but this posting limits it to United States.

What the work is

Mercor is seeking experts in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and thin-film processes to support a frontier AI research lab building models for semiconductors and the physical sciences. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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.

You're a strong fit if you have:

  • Hands-on experience developing, optimizing, or troubleshooting ALD processes.
  • Deep knowledge of thin-film deposition for semiconductor or advanced-packaging applications.
  • A strong grasp of precursor chemistry and surface reaction mechanisms.
  • Experience with materials characterization (XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, ellipsometry, etc.).
  • An advanced degree (PhD/MS) or equivalent hands-on experience in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or physics.
  • Clear written English and the ability to explain technical reasoning precisely.

Role Details:

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

From the Mercor listing.