Computational Mechanics Expert - PhD - AI Trainer

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: Computational Structural & Mechanical Engineering Expert
Type:Contract
Compensation:$70–$85/hour
Location:Remote
Commitment:15–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Design challenging computational problems to evaluate AI capabilities in scientific research.
• Develop problems requiring AI to execute complex workflows using specialized scientific software.
• Test and refine problems against state-of-the-art AI models to achieve the desired difficulty.
• Collaborate independently to improve problem designs and ensure strategic reasoning.
• Utilize open-source computational tools like FEniCSx/DOLFINx, OpenFOAM, and others for problem creation.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM field (MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience).
• Proven proficiency with scientific software libraries through research publications or professional work.
• Strong Python skills for writing problem setups and solution validators.
• Ability to work independently and refine designs based on feedback.
• Comfortable in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes.

Preferred

• Experience across multiple listed domains or tools.
• Familiarity with benchmark or evaluation design.
• Background in scientific teaching or exam/problem-set design.
• Experience with computational reproducibility and containerized environments.

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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