Chemistry PhD - Expert Trainer

Handshake

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 103,320 - 137,760

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Handshake is seeking Chemistry PhD candidates to join an AI research community focused on enhancing Large Language Models. The position offers flexible hours and remote work, requiring approximately 10+ hours per week. Candidates will engage in AI projects, contributing their deep knowledge of chemistry while gaining experience in an innovative field.

Qualifications

Doctoral students and graduates in Chemistry desired.
Ability to engage with AI labs primarily through asynchronous work.
Strong understanding of key concepts in the field of Chemistry.

Responsibilities

Enhance the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) within Chemistry.
Evaluate AI performance with real-world expertise.
Participate in developing domain-specific prompts.

Skills

Expertise in Chemistry

Asynchronous communication

Research skills

Education

Doctorate in Chemistry

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Base pay range

$75.00/hr - $100.00/hr

Program Overview

Handshake is recruiting exceptional masters and doctoral students, candidates, and graduates in Chemistry to join our AI research community. This program brings subject-matter experts together to enhance the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) within specialized domains and subdomains. The MOVE program runs year-round, though project availability will vary by domain

Put AI to the test with real-world expertise and evaluate where they excel or fail
Get paid for your expertise while contributing to AI research
Join a community of master’s, PhDs and AI researchers from top universities
The position is remote and asynchronous - work independently from wherever you are.
Flexible hours and the ability to work remotely, with a commitment of approximately 10+ hours per week.
Project work includes and is not limited to developing domain-specific prompts and evaluating LLM responses.
Dedicate time researching topics that are interesting to you, with the assistance of AI.
Learn new skills while contributing to the changing world of AI across various disciplines.
Placement into a project will be dependent on project availability.

Who Should Apply

Doctoral students and graduates (including those currently enrolled or in postdoctoral positions) in Chemistry
Able to participate in primarily asynchronous work in partnership with leading AI labs.
Believe your expertise can outmatch current AI systems in understanding and explaining key concepts in your field.

This program is open to U.S.-based master's and doctoral students, candidates, and recent graduates with valid work or training authorization (e.g., F-1/OPT, J-1, H-1B). Participants are responsible for ensuring compliance with their visa conditions and confirming eligibility with their program or visa sponsor prior to applying.

Compensation

Compensation ranges from $75 - $100 / hr depending on the project
The compensation reflects our commitment to ensuring your contributions are rewarded at a level commensurate with your expertise.

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