Remote Chemistry Specialist (PhD)

Turing; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 42,363 - 60,335; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI research accelerator is seeking individuals to help fine-tune large language models using their chemistry knowledge. This role involves designing advanced chemistry problems to evaluate AI performance, developing logical solutions, and collaborating with researchers. A PhD or pursuing one in Chemistry or related fields is required. The position is fully remote with a pay rate starting at $50/hour, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work on innovative AI projects.

Qualifications

• PhD (pursuing or completed) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Strong chemistry reasoning and problem-solving skills across advanced domains.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced chemistry problems to test AI performance.
• Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with rigorous logic.
• Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and quality of reasoning.
• Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks.

Skills

Chemistry reasoning

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Role Overview

Help fine-tune large language models (like ChatGPT) using your chemistry knowledge. You’ll design problems, check how well AI solves them, and work with researchers to build better benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced chemistry problems to test AI performance (e.g., chemical engineering, biochemistry).
• Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with rigorous logic.
• Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and quality of reasoning.
• Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks across undergraduate to PhD-level chemistry topics.

Requirements

• PhD (pursuing or completed) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Strong chemistry reasoning and problem‑solving skills across advanced domains.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing and provide structured feedback.
• No AI experience required.
• Fully remote, flexible work.
• Work on cutting‑edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.

Pay Rate

$50+/hour (depends on role and candidate expertise).

Assessment

Shortlisted experts complete an evaluation before selection.

Assignments

Contract roles with defined start/end dates; up to 40 hrs/week.

About Turing

Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high‑quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents; and second, by applying that expertise to help enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence with systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and drive lasting results on the P&L.

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