Chemistry Researcher (Masters/PhDs)

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking Chemistry Researchers (Masters or PhDs) to design, solve, and evaluate advanced chemistry problems that train AI models to think like scientists. This is a fully remote, hourly contract role offering 10–40 hours per week.

Ideal candidates have a Masters/PhD in Chemistry and expertise across organic, inorganic, physical, or computational chemistry, with proficiency in Python or tools such as Gaussian or VASP. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemistry or closely related field.
• Strong expertise across organic, inorganic, physical, or computational chemistry.
• Familiarity with Python or computational chemistry tools such as Gaussian or VASP.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced chemistry problems with real-world scientific relevance for AI training.
• Solve and review complex problem sets for scientific accuracy, depth, and rigor.
• Craft nuanced problem statements to challenge AI reasoning.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to refine outputs.
• Evaluate and provide structured feedback on AI-generated chemistry content.
• Work independently on tasks with flexible scheduling.

Skills

Organic chemistry

Inorganic chemistry

Physical chemistry

Computational chemistry

Python

Gaussian

VASP

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemistry

Tools

Python

Gaussian

VASP

Job description

Chemistry Researcher (Masters/PhDs) - AI Training

What if your deep knowledge of chemistry could directly shape how AI reasons through the most complex scientific problems in the world? We're looking for Chemistry Experts to design, solve, and evaluate advanced chemistry problems that train cutting-edge AI models to think like real scientists. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for Masters and PhD-level chemists who want to put their expertise to meaningful use — on their own schedule, from anywhere.

Organization: Alignerr Type: Hourly Contract Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll

• Design and develop advanced chemistry problems with real-world scientific relevance across organic, inorganic, physical, or computational chemistry
• Solve and critically review complex problem sets to ensure scientific accuracy, depth, and rigor
• Apply domain expertise to craft nuanced problem statements that challenge and improve AI reasoning
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts to refine model outputs
• Evaluate and provide structured feedback on AI-generated chemistry content
• Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

• Master's or PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field
• Strong expertise in one or more areas: organic, inorganic, physical, or computational chemistry
• Comfortable working with Python or computational chemistry tools (e.g., Gaussian, VASP)
• Exceptionally detail-oriented with a rigorous, methodical approach to scientific problems
• Clear and precise written communicator — you can explain complex concepts with confidence
• Fluent in English

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, data labeling, or AI evaluation workflows
• Background in research, academic publishing, or scientific peer review
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts or AI model training pipelines
• Experience designing problem sets, exams, or educational chemistry content

Why Join Us

• Work on frontier AI projects alongside world-leading research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work
• Apply your scientific expertise in a high-impact, future-facing domain
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch