Chemical Research Specialist (Remote US | $90–$140/hr)

Position: Chemistry Domain Expert

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: $90–$140/hour

Location: Remote (United States)

About the Opportunity: Work with a leading AI research project to improve how advanced AI models reason about real-world chemistry research. Apply specialized scientific expertise to evaluate chemistry tasks, develop reference solutions, and design research-level benchmarks that measure model performance.

Key Responsibilities: Evaluate chemistry tasks and AI-generated outputs for scientific accuracy and feasibility. Identify errors in reaction mechanisms, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, and spectral interpretation. Develop precise problem specifications and rigorous reference solutions. Design challenging, research-level chemistry problems and evaluation benchmarks. Collaborate with researchers and experts to establish clear evaluation criteria. Provide structured feedback to improve AI reasoning and scientific reliability.

Required Qualifications: PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field. Senior research experience as a faculty member, principal investigator, staff/senior scientist, or equivalent. Specialization in at least one chemistry domain, such as organic, synthetic, physical, computational, inorganic, materials, analytical chemistry, or chemical biology. Strong peer-reviewed publication record. Hands-on experience using large language models in professional or research work. Excellent scientific judgment and written communication skills. Based in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications: Recognition through competitive research fellowships, awards, or other academic distinctions. Experience developing scientific benchmarks, research problems, or technical evaluation frameworks. Compensation$90–$140 per hour under an hourly contract arrangement.

Application Process: The application process and specific payment terms were not included in the provided listing.