Materials Science Researcher – PhD (Freelance)

Cactus Communications; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

CACTUS seeks qualified SME reviewers to assess AI-generated foundational science content, especially for preclinical medical curricula. You will evaluate accuracy and educational value and provide SME feedback to ensure alignment with student needs.

The role emphasizes independent work within established timelines and contributes to quarterly review cycles. Flexibility in work hours is offered to fit different lifestyles.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry with strong research background.
• Experience evaluating scientific content for educational value.
• Familiarity with standard chemistry databases and literature tools.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate AI-generated content related to foundational sciences and preclinical medical curriculum.
• Assess content for accuracy, completeness, relevance, and educational value.
• Deliver subject-matter feedback to align with learning needs of first- and second-year medical students.

Skills

Research experience

Content evaluation

Academic rigor

Education

PhD in Chemistry (Metallurgy, Organic, Inorganic or Materials Science)

Tools

Reaxys

Job description

We are seeking qualified professionals to join our subject matter expert (SME) team.

Job Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate AI-generated content related to foundational sciences and preclinical medical curriculum
• Assess content using defined criteria, including accuracy, completeness, relevance, and educational value
• Deliver subject-matter feedback to ensure alignment with the learning needs of first- and second-year medical students
• Complete assigned evaluations independently within established timelines
• Contribute to scheduled quarterly review cycles and support additional ad hoc evaluation projects as needed

Qualifications and Prerequisites

• PhD in Chemistry (Metallurgy, Organic, Inorganic or Materials Science)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience post PhD with a strong research background
• Experience using the Reaxys database (mandatory)

Benefits of this Role

Flexibility: Set your own work hours to match your lifestyle.

About CACTUS

Established in 2002, Cactus Communications is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.