Chemistry Research Scientist; Remote

Position: Chemistry Domain Expert

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: $90–$140/hour

Location: Remote (United States)

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Hands-on experience using large language models in professional or research work.
• Excellent scientific judgment and written communication skills.
• Based in the United States.

• Recognition through competitive research fellowships, awards, or other academic distinctions.
• Experience developing scientific benchmarks, research problems, or technical evaluation frameworks.

$90–$140 per hour under an hourly contract arrangement.

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