Remote Chemistry Specialist (PhD) - 34441

Turing; Chennai; Remote; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects

Potential for contract extension

Job summary

A leading AI company is seeking a Remote Chemistry Specialist to work on fine-tuning large language models. Candidates must hold or be pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry or related fields. This position involves solving complex chemistry problems and providing detailed explanations using visuals. The role is fully remote, ideal for those with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed a Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Excellent structured communication skills.
• Independent, self-motivated, able to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Fine-tune large language models using analytical skills.
• Solve advanced chemistry problems with detailed explanations.
• Create visual representations of chemical processes.
• Support AI-driven analysis of chemistry content and learning material.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Creative Thinking

Communication

Independence

Independence

Technical setup

Education

Ph.D./Postdoctoral degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Overview

Role: Remote Chemistry Specialist (PhD) – 34441

Company: Turing — one of the world’s fastest-growing AI companies accelerating the advancement and deployment of powerful AI systems.

Note: This position is open only to candidates who have completed or are currently pursuing a Ph.D.; applications that do not meet this criterion will not be considered.

Role Overview

In this role, you will be working on projects to help fine-tune large language models (like ChatGPT) using your strong analytical and English comprehension skills.

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in Chemistry, comparable to the level required for engineering entrance exams, as well as graduate or PhD-level programs.
• You should be able to break down complex chemistry problems into simple, clear explanations and work efficiently.
• The projects will also help you learn how to leverage AI to be a better analyst.
• Analyze and explain the steps in a complex organic reaction mechanism, providing both textual explanations and annotated chemical structures.
• Solve problems involving chemical equilibrium, accompanied by visual representations of reaction progress and energy diagrams, and explain the process using both text and visual aids.
• Address challenging problems involving stoichiometry, thermodynamics, organic chemistry, and electrochemistry typical of Engineering Entrance Exam or Engineering College level questions, utilizing a combination of textual, visual, and diagrammatic explanations.

Day-to-day Tasks

• You would spend time solving a variety of advanced chemistry problems, including those at the undergraduate and graduate level, and creating detailed explanations.
• You’ll regularly work with a mix of chemistry content—combining text with images, chemical equations, diagrams, and visual representations.

Requirements

• Qualification: Candidates pursuing a Ph.D./Postdoctoral degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field are eligible to apply for this program.
• Analytical Skills: Good research and analytical skills.
• Feedback Skills: Ability to provide constructive feedback and detailed annotations.
• Creative Thinking: Creative and lateral thinking abilities.
• Communication: Excellent structured communication and collaboration skills in a remote setting.
• Independence: Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setting.
• Technical Setup: Desktop/Laptop setup with a good internet connection.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to analyze and solve complex chemistry problems with a structured approach.
• Ability to explain chemistry concepts clearly using simple language, visuals, and simulations when needed.

Perks

• Work in a fully remote environment.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.
• Potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs.

Selection Process

• Shortlisted experts may be asked to complete an assessment.
• If you clear the assessment, you will be contacted for contract assignments with expected start dates, durations, and end dates.
• Some contract assignments require fixed weekly hours, averaging 20/30/40 hours per week for the duration of the contract assignment.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet

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