Chemistry PhD - Quantum Specialist

Mercor; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 83.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mercor is hiring PhD and Master’s scientists to author AI evaluation tasks (Sci Code) for a new benchmark in scientific computing. You will craft original, executable research problems that frontier models cannot solve, sourced from papers, datasets, or open repositories.

Work depth in chemistry, focusing on quantum and computational chemistry, with code in Python or R. This six-week, part-time engagement starts immediately and runs in Berlin, with Git and Docker workflows to manage runs.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in chemistry or closely related field required.
• Demonstrated depth in both quantum chemistry and computational chemistry.
• Working proficiency in Python, R, or another scientific computing language.
• Comfortable with GitHub and running code in Docker — PR workflow with automated checks.

Aufgaben

• Source your own material: papers, datasets, or open repositories.
• Write scientific prompts based on input.
• Build grading criteria that define a correct answer.
• Calibrate against frontier models to ensure challenging tasks.

Kenntnisse

Scientific computing

Python proficiency

Git proficiency

Ausbildung

PhD in Chemistry

Master's in Chemistry

Tools

Python

R

Git

Docker

Jobbeschreibung

Mercor is hiring PhD and Master's scientists to author AI evaluation tasks (Sci Code)

Mercor is partnering with leading AI labs on a new benchmark for scientific computing. You will author original, executable research problems that today's frontier models cannot solve.

Domains — depth required in at least two subdomains (with a coding focus)

• Chemistry — quantum chemistry, computational chemistry

What you'll do

• Source your own material: a published paper, a Kaggle dataset, an open-source repository, or a scenario you design
• Write scientific prompts based on the input
• Build the grading criteria that define a correct answer
• Calibrate against frontier models — a task ships only when strong models fail it more often than they succeed

Required

• PhD in chemistry, physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry, computational chemistry, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated depth in both of the following subdomains: quantum chemistry and computational chemistry
• Working proficiency in Python, R, or another relevant programming language for scientific computing
• Comfortable with Git/GitHub and running code in Docker — authoring runs through a pull-request workflow with automated quality checks

Preferred

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Prior scientific software or research engineering experience

Engagement

• Duration: 6 weeks
• Commitment: part-time, 20+ hours per week
• Start date: immediate

Process

1. Upload your resume and application form
2. A 25-minute conversational interview covering your background, experience, and motivations
3. Follow up within a few days with next steps and onboarding