Data Discovery and Enrichment Expert- Material Chemistry

RELX India (Pvt) Ltd Els div Company; India; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Flexible Working Arrangement

Medical Screening

Long‑Service Awards

Subsidized Meals in Chennai

Free Transport pick up and drop (Chenn

Job summary

Elsevier in India is seeking a Data Discovery and Enrichment Expert in Materials Chemistry. You will blend chemistry expertise with GenAI search practices to improve how researchers find and retrieve chemistry information, and shape AI search solutions for Reaxys.

The role involves designing evaluation datasets, contributing to data standards, and collaborating with data science partners to deliver enhanced AI-driven search capabilities.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Chemistry with hands‑on lab or research experience.
• Understanding of materials science data and content valued by professionals.
• Ability to design evaluation datasets and assess content quality.
• Experience with scientific information systems and retrieval.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support content enrichment activities, including manual and AI-assisted extraction for materials chemistry content.
• Provide SME input on data elements and use cases for customers in materials science.
• Draft guidelines on content extraction and data normalization for researchers and partners.
• Perform data analysis and create reports to support content strategy.
• Quality assure materials chemistry data across datasets.

Skills

GenAI search

Chemistry expertise

Content enrichment

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Materials Chemistry

Post-doctoral experience

Tools

Databases

Taxonomies

AI/ML tooling

Job description

Data Discovery and Enrichment Expert- Material Chemistry Do you enjoy combining chemistry expertise with GenAI search techniques to help users find the right scientific information faster? Are you excited about shaping how researchers search, retrieve, and interact with chemistry data using next‑generation AI solutions?

About our Team

Our team transforms scientific information into structured data and works closely with Data Science and Technology partners to design, train, and validate new AI‑driven search capabilities. Together, we contribute our expertise to deliver innovative solutions that enhance how chemistry knowledge is discovered.

About the Role

As a Data Discovery and Enrichment Expert, you will bring chemistry expertise together with GenAI search practices to optimise how users find and retrieve chemistry information. You will help design and evaluate GenAI‑based search behaviours, create high‑quality test sets for training and validation, and collaborate with Data Science and Technology partners to shape new AI search solutions for Reaxys.

Responsibilities

• Support content enrichment activities, including both manual and AI-assisted automated content extraction, with a focus on materials chemistry content.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise on content types, data elements, and use cases of value to customers in materials science and related industries beyond traditional small‑molecule pharma (e.g., polymers, batteries, catalysts, semiconductors, advanced materials).
• Draft guidelines on content to be extracted and data normalization approaches that meet the needs of materials science researchers and industry partners.
• Perform data analysis and create data reports to support content strategy and prioritization decisions.
• Perform quality assurance of materials chemistry data.

Requirement

• PhD or post‑doctoral experience in Materials Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, or a closely related field, with hands‑on laboratory or research experience.
• Understanding of materials science applications and industries (e.g., energy storage, polymers, catalysis, semiconductors, or advanced materials) and the types of data and content valued by professionals in these fields.
• Ability to design evaluation datasets and assess the quality of extracted content.
• Understanding of how materials chemistry data is structured, represented, and retrieved in scientific information systems (e.g., databases, taxonomies, or similar platforms).
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with scientific and technical partners.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long‑term goals. Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive Working for You We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.
• Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.
• Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.
• Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work‑life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work‑related challenges.
• Medical Screening: Your well‑being is a top priority.
• Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
• Long‑Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.
• New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.
• Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.
• Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.
• Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals' advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world. We know your well‑being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1‑855‑833‑5120. We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights. RELX is a global provider of information‑based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions. Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.