Chemistry Expert (Masters/PhDs)

Alignerr; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Chemistry Expert (AI Training) to design and evaluate advanced chemistry problems for AI models. This fully remote hourly contract role involves solving, reviewing, and designing real-world chemistry tasks spanning organic, inorganic, physical, or computational chemistry.

You will collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers, ensure scientific rigor, and help improve model reasoning with 10–40 hours/week and potential for ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Holds a Master's or PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field.
• Deep expertise in one or more areas: organic, inorganic, physical, or computational chemistry.
• Comfortable working with Python or computational chemistry software (e.g., Gaussian, VASP).
• Exceptionally detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently in an asynchronous environment.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced, real-world chemistry problems spanning organic, inorganic, physical, or computational chemistry
• Solve and review complex problem sets to ensure scientific accuracy, depth, and clarity
• Evaluate AI-generated chemistry reasoning and outputs against expert-level standards
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to strengthen model performance
• Ensure every deliverable meets the highest standards of scientific rigor and precision

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Python

Gaussian

VASP

Job description

About The Role

What if your years of advanced chemistry training could directly shape how AI reasons through the world's most complex scientific problems? We're looking for Chemistry experts — Masters and PhD level — to help build and train cutting-edge AI models by designing, solving, and evaluating advanced chemistry problems that push the boundaries of what AI can understand.

Chemistry Expert (AI Training)

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No AI background needed — just deep expertise in chemistry and a passion for scientific rigor.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Design and develop advanced, real-world chemistry problems spanning organic, inorganic, physical, or computational chemistry
• Solve and review complex problem sets to ensure scientific accuracy, depth, and clarity
• Evaluate AI-generated chemistry reasoning and outputs against expert-level standards
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to strengthen model performance
• Ensure every deliverable meets the highest standards of scientific rigor and precision

Who You Are

• Holds a Master's or PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field
• Deep expertise in one or more areas: organic, inorganic, physical, or computational chemistry
• Comfortable working with Python or computational chemistry software (e.g., Gaussian, VASP)
• Exceptionally detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently in an asynchronous environment
• Fluent in English

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality assurance, or AI evaluation workflows
• Background in academic research, scientific publishing, or curriculum development
• Familiarity with AI tools or language model evaluation as an end user
• Experience designing problem sets, coursework, or assessments in chemistry

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside the world's leading research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work
• Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI understands and reasons through complex science
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch