Chemistry Specialist | $450/task | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; Brasil; On-site; BRL 23,092 - 27,660; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is looking for a remote Chemistry expert to tackle advanced problems and create detailed explanations. Ideal candidates should possess a Master's or Ph.D. in Chemistry, and proficiency in tools such as GROMACS and LAMMPS. Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide feedback are essential.

This role requires 40 hours/week commitment with some overlap with PST. Candidates will undergo a background check after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemistry or pursuing a Ph.D./Postdoctoral.
• Proficiency in multiple chemistry tools.
• Strong analytical skills and structured communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Solve advanced chemistry problems with detailed explanations.
• Analyze complex organic reaction mechanisms.
• Provide constructive feedback on chemistry-related tasks.

Skills

Proficiency in GROMACS

Proficiency in LAMMPS

Proficiency in Psi4

Strong research and analytical skills

Structured communication skills

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Chemistry

Tools

GROMACS

LAMMPS

Psi4

RDKit

Open Babel

Job description

Compensation: $450per task upon approval

Location: Remote

Commitment: 40 hours/week with 4 hours overlap with PST

Role Responsibilities

• Solve advanced chemistry problems including postgraduate-level questions and create detailed explanations
• Work with chemistry content involving text, images, chemical equations, diagrams, and visual representations
• Analyze and explain complex organic reaction mechanisms using textual explanations and annotated chemical structures
• Solve chemical equilibrium problems with visual representations such as reaction progress and energy diagrams
• Tackle challenging problems in stoichiometry, thermodynamics, organic chemistry, and electrochemistry using textual, visual, and diagrammatic explanations
• Provide constructive feedback and detailed annotations on chemistry-related tasks
• Contribute to AI model fine-tuning projects through analytical problem-solving and structured reasoning
• Explain chemistry concepts clearly using simple language, visuals, and simulations where needed

Requirements

• Master s or Ph.D., or currently pursuing a Ph.D./Postdoctoral degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field
• Proficiency in at least three of the following tools: GROMACS, LAMMPS, Psi4, PySCF, xtb, crest, Multiwfn, Cantera, CoolProp, NWChem, PyBaMM, RDKit, and Open Babel
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and detailed annotations
• Creative and lateral thinking abilities
• Excellent structured communication and collaboration skills in a remote setting
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Access to a desktop/laptop with a reliable internet connection
• Ability to analyze and solve complex chemistry problems with a structured and logical approach
• Ability to explain chemistry concepts clearly using simple language and visuals
• LinkedIn profile must be included in the resume
• Candidates will undergo a background check after onboarding before receiving work assignments