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Phd Material Science Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

micro1 AI

Engineering AI Evaluator (PhD)

Detroit, MI · Remote

$80 - $90/hr

Review and interpret scientific literature to provide contextually accurate and current insights ... Ensure clarity, accuracy, and completeness of all submitted materials based on provided guidelines

micro1 AI

Domain Expert - (STEM PhD)

Detroit, MI · Remote

$80 - $90/hr

Review and interpret scientific literature to provide contextually accurate and current insights ... Ensure clarity, accuracy, and completeness of all submitted materials based on provided guidelines

L&L Products

Scientist

Romeo, MI

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: * BS with 6+ years of product development experience, MS with 3+ years of product development experience, or PhD in the sciences, typically in chemistry or material ...

Rivian

Senior Materials Engineer - Metals

Plymouth, MI

$98K - $123K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Master's or PhD in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or related discipline * Experience with automotive body, chassis, powertrain, battery enclosure, or structural component materials

Gentex

Product Design Engineer - Technical (DRI)

Zeeland, MI · On-site

$118K - $142K/yr

Responsible for developing new materials, devices and/or processes that help to advance the company ... Master's degree or a PhD in Engineering, Science or a related field. * Ability to quickly ...

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What is the difference between Phd Material Science vs Materials Engineer?

AspectPhd Material ScienceMaterials Engineer
Required CredentialsPhD in Material Science or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Materials Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, academia, R&D departmentsManufacturing, product development, industry labs
Industry UsageResearch, academia, advanced R&DProduct design, process improvement, manufacturing

Phd Material Science professionals focus on advanced research, developing new materials, and academic roles, often working in labs or universities. Materials Engineers typically work in industry settings, applying existing knowledge to develop and improve products and manufacturing processes. While both roles require knowledge of materials, the PhD is more research-oriented, whereas Materials Engineers focus on practical application and product development.

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Infographic showing various Phd Material Science job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution.

Materials Science PhD - Problem Author - AI Trainer

Mercor

Detroit, MI • Remote

$85/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Materials Writer - Engineering FRQ
Type: Contract
Compensation: $85/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Author original, free-response engineering problems in Materials Science & Engineering.
  • Develop expert-level solutions grounded in real industry scenarios.
  • Validate problem difficulty by testing against three frontier language models.
  • Ensure at least one model fails to solve the problems.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.
  • Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model training and evaluation.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgy, or a materials-focused Mechanical/Chemical Engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in materials selection, failure analysis, testing, or process development.
  • Experience with well-known/blue-chip employers.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.


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