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The Pennsylvania State University

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... The postdoc will play a central role in both the scientific application and open-source software ...

System One

Material Sciences Specialist

Novato, CA · Remote

$57 - $62.07/hr

Hybrid - onsite and remote Hours: 8-5 MF (Tuesday and Wednesday onsite) Overview Leading biotechnology company looking for an experienced Material Sciences Specialist. Ideal candidates should have a ...

System One

Material Sciences Specialist

Novato, CA · Remote

$57 - $62.07/hr

Hybrid - onsite and remote Hours: 8-5 MF (Tuesday and Wednesday onsite) Overview Leading biotechnology company looking for an experienced Material Sciences Specialist. Ideal candidates should have a ...

System One

Material Sciences Specialist

Novato, CA · Remote

$57 - $62.07/hr

Hybrid - onsite and remote Hours: 8-5 MF (Tuesday and Wednesday onsite) Overview Leading biotechnology company looking for an experienced Material Sciences Specialist. Ideal candidates should have a ...

System One

Material Sciences Specialist

Novato, CA · Remote

$57 - $62.07/hr

Hybrid - onsite and remote Hours: 8-5 MF (Tuesday and Wednesday onsite) Overview Leading biotechnology company looking for an experienced Material Sciences Specialist. Ideal candidates should have a ...

System One

Material Sciences Specialist

Novato, CA · Remote

$57 - $62.07/hr

Hybrid - onsite and remote Hours: 8-5 MF (Tuesday and Wednesday onsite) Overview Leading biotechnology company looking for an experienced Material Sciences Specialist. Ideal candidates should have a ...

The Pennsylvania State University

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... D. in a social science field such as sociology, demography, gerontology, human development and ...

The Pennsylvania State University

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... A strong background in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational science, data ...

The Pennsylvania State University

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... Strong scientific communication in English (Written and verbal), French fluency is a plus but not ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Material Chemist

Lorton, VA · Hybrid

$69K - $158K/yr

Remote Work: No Job Number: R0241727 Location: Lorton,VA,US Share job via: Share Material Chemist ... You'll wear multiple hats such as a formulator, engineer, applied scientist, applicator, and ...

The Pennsylvania State University

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... PhD in veterinary science, microbiology, immunology, infectious diseases, epidemiology, or a ...

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How much do remote material science postdoc jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote material science postdoc in the United States is $71,470.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,500.00 and $84,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Material Science Postdoc vs Remote Materials Engineer?

AspectRemote Material Science PostdocRemote Materials Engineer
Required CredentialsPhD in Material Science or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Materials Engineering or related
Work EnvironmentResearch-focused, academic or lab setting, remote options availableIndustry-focused, product development, remote or hybrid options
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutes, some industry R&DManufacturing, aerospace, electronics, and related industries

The main difference is that Remote Material Science Postdocs are primarily involved in research and academic projects, often requiring a PhD, while Remote Materials Engineers focus on applying material science principles to develop products and solutions in industry, typically with a bachelor's or master's degree. Both roles may be remote, but their core responsibilities and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Remote Material Science Postdoc job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,470 per year, or $34.4 per hour.

Materials Science PhD - AI Evaluator - AI Trainer

Mercor

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

$70/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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: Material Science PhD Coding Experts
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 weeks
Commitment: 20+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Source material from published papers, Kaggle datasets, open-source repositories, or designed scenarios.
  • Write scientific prompts based on sourced input to challenge AI models.
  • Build grading criteria to define correct answers for scientific tasks.
  • Calibrate tasks against frontier models, ensuring tasks ship only when strong models fail more often than succeed.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • PhD in materials science, materials engineering, applied physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Demonstrated depth in semiconductor materials and molecular modeling.
  • Working proficiency in Python, R, or another relevant programming language for scientific computing.
  • Comfortable with Git/GitHub and running code in Docker.

Preferred

  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Prior scientific software or research engineering experience.

Start Date

  • Immediate

Interview Process

  • Upload your resume and application form.
  • A 25-minute conversational interview covering your background, experience, and motivations.
  • Follow up within a few days with next steps and onboarding.

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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