Chemistry Expert (Mexico)

Handshake; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Handshake is seeking chemistry experts for flexible, part-time contract work to support AI research. Remote role requiring hands-on experience in computational, physical, or theoretical chemistry to evaluate AI outputs and provide feedback.

This ongoing project-based opportunity lets you work alongside your current commitments. You will craft expert computational problems, assess AI-generated content for accuracy and reproducibility, and deliver structured feedback to improve model performance.

Qualifications

• First-author publications or track record of production-scale simulation/DFT workflows.
• PhD in Computational, Physical, or Theoretical Chemistry. MS with pharma or materials experience qualifies.
• Demonstrated expertise in quantum chemistry, MD, or cheminformatics workflows.

Responsibilities

• Create expert-level computational chemistry problems grounded in real workflows.
• Review and evaluate AI-generated responses for technical accuracy.
• Provide structured written feedback to improve AI model performance.
• Complete tasks at your own pace with no set schedule.

Skills

Independent remote work

Written communication

Attention to detail

Explain complex chemistry concepts

Education

PhD in Computational Chemistry

MS in Chemistry with relevant experience

Tools

Gaussian

ORCA

Psi4

VASP

GROMACS

LAMMPS

RDKit

Job description

CHEMISTRY EXPERT (MEXICO)

Job Details

• Salary: Up to $42/hr Depending on the project
• Qualifications: Master's , Ph.D's , Postdocs
• Work location: Remote
• Contract type: Part-time Flexible hours

Opportunity Overview

Handshake is looking for experienced chemists to support AI research through flexible, part‑time contract work. This is not a traditional job — you'll draw on your hands‑on experience in computational, physical, or theoretical chemistry to evaluate AI‑generated content and provide feedback that helps AI reason like a practicing chemist. This is an ongoing, project‑based opportunity you can take on alongside your current role.

What You’ll Do

• Use your domain expertise to create expert‑level computational chemistry problems and scenarios grounded in real simulation, modeling, and reaction workflows
• Review and evaluate AI‑generated responses for technical accuracy, reproducibility, and alignment with how the work is actually done
• Provide structured written feedback to help improve AI model performance
• Complete tasks at your own pace with no set schedule or minimum hour requirement

Qualifications

• Industry/research experience — first-author publications or a track record of running production‑scale simulation/DFT workflows
• Degree — PhD in Computational, Physical, or Theoretical Chemistry. An MS paired with pharma or materials industry experience also qualifies
• Sub-domain depth — demonstrated expertise in one of the following areas: Quantum chemistry (Gaussian, ORCA, Psi4, VASP), Molecular dynamics (GROMACS, LAMMPS), Cheminformatics (RDKit) and reaction/thermodynamic modeling

Additional Qualifications (Optional)

• Proficiency across multiple quantum chemistry, MD, and cheminformatics platforms
• Experience running production simulation or DFT pipelines in a pharma, materials, or energy research setting

Required for All Applicants

• Must have Mexican work authorization
• Strong written communication and attention to detail
• Ability to explain complex chemistry concepts clearly
• Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment