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Siemens Healthineers

Material Scientist

Troy Hills, NJ

$104K - $144K/yr

MS or PhD preferred * 3+ years of materials science and testing experience with preference to assessment of medical devices * Experience in chemical, radiation, and mechanical testing and test method ...

CYNET SYSTEMS

Senior Scientist

Titusville, NJ · On-site

$64 - $69/hr

Advanced degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or closely related discipline preferred; Master's with 3-5+ years experience. PhD with 0-3+ years experience.

Sepax Technologies, Inc.

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R&D Scientist

Newark, DE · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

PhD degree in material science, polymer science, synthetic chemistry, or related disciplines. * 1 to 3 years relevant experience in material chemistry. * Expertise in synthesizing new materials.

Sepax Technologies, Inc.

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R&D Scientist

Newark, DE · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

PhD degree in material science, polymer science, synthetic chemistry, or related disciplines. * 1 to 3 years relevant experience in material chemistry. * Expertise in synthesizing new materials.

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for phd material science in the United States is $20.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,581 per year, or $21 per hour.

Computational Materials Scientist - PhD

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

Mercor
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$84/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 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: Atomistic & Surface Modeling Experts (Computational Materials & Catalysis)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $84/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Contribute domain expertise in first-principles and molecular simulation. Focus on electronic structure, surface and interface modeling, adsorption, and reaction energetics to build high-quality training and evaluation data.
  • Review and evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning. Catch errors and improve technical accuracy.
  • Design and solve challenging problems in atomistic and surface modeling.
  • Rate and rank model outputs against defined scientific criteria. Provide clear written reasoning.
  • Structure technical knowledge into well-organized, model-ready data. Include simulation setups, methods, and results.
  • Deliver reliable, high-quality work within defined timelines.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Hands-on experience with atomistic modeling using first-principles or molecular methods (DFT, ab initio molecular dynamics, classical MD, or Monte Carlo).
  • Experience modeling surfaces, interfaces, and adsorption or reaction phenomena (slab models, surface reconstructions, transition states, NEB, microkinetics).
  • Experience modeling semiconductor-relevant materials or a background in computational (heterogeneous) catalysis.
  • Proficiency with standard tooling (e.g., VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, CP2K, GPAW, LAMMPS, ASE, pymatgen).
  • A PhD in materials science, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, or a related field, ideally with several years of research experience beyond the PhD.
  • Clear written English and the ability to explain technical reasoning concisely.

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.