Computational Chemistry Researcher Task Author

OpenTrain AI, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTrain AI, Inc. is seeking a Computational Chemistry Researcher Task Author to turn real computational chemistry research into AI evaluation tasks. You will design connected scientific problems, explain how strong answers should be judged, and revise your work after structured review.

You may also review and calibrate tasks from other experts. The role is a flexible remote contractor position requiring hands-on coding (Python) for chemical calculations, and a solid background in computational

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience writing your own code, preferably Python, for chemical calculations or models.
• Experience with Gaussian or VASP workflows.
• Strong background in computational chemistry research.
• Ability to turn a real research workflow into clearly specified tasks with reference solutions and tests.
• Familiarity with Python for chemical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Design original evaluation tasks based on your own research.
• Create a main problem with connected subproblems.
• Write Python reference solutions and tests to assess model outputs.
• Set clear standards for judging solutions without relying on hidden information or undisclosed passing thresholds.
• Revise tasks in response to structured review feedback.
• Optionally review and calibrate tasks from other experts in your field.

Skills

Python programming

computational chemistry

research experience

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's in chemistry or related field

Master's/PhD in chemistry or related field

Tools

Gaussian

VASP

Job description

Computational Chemistry Researcher Task Author

Create research-grade AI evaluation tasks from your own computational chemistry work, with Python reference solutions and tests. This flexible contractor role pays $100 per hour, with applications starting through OpenTrain.

Remote Hourly · $100/hr

$100/hr

Compensation

Contract

Engagement

Remote

Location

Posted

Open in 95 countries

• Portugal
• Albania
• Algeria
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Armenia
• Australia
• Austria
• Bahamas
• Bahrain
• Belgium
• Benin
• Bhutan
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Botswana
• Brunei
• Bulgaria
• Canada
• Costa Rica
• Côte d’Ivoire
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• Czechia
• Denmark
• Ecuador
• El Salvador
• Estonia
• Ethiopia
• Finland
• France
• Gambia
• Germany
• Greece
• Guatemala
• Guyana
• Hong Kong
• Hungary
• Iceland
• India
• Indonesia
• Ireland
• Israel
• Italy
• Jamaica
• Jordan
• Kenya
• Kuwait
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Madagascar
• Malaysia
• Malta
• Mauritius
• Mexico
• Moldova
• Mongolia
• Morocco
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• North Macedonia
• Norway
• Oman
• Pakistan
• Panama
• Peru
• Philippines
• Poland
• Portugal
• Qatar
• Romania
• Rwanda
• Saint Lucia
• Senegal
• Serbia
• Singapore
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• South Africa
• Spain
• Sri Lanka
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• Tanzania
• Thailand
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Tunisia
• Türkiye
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Uzbekistan
• Vietnam

The work

You will turn real computational chemistry research into evaluation tasks for AI models. Each task should reflect work you have implemented, run, debugged, and validated yourself.

You will build connected scientific problems, explain how strong answers should be judged, and revise your work after structured review. You may also review and calibrate tasks submitted by other experts.

• Design original scientific-computing evaluation tasks based on your own research.
• Create a main problem with connected subproblems.
• Write a Python reference solution and tests that assess model outputs.
• Set clear standards for judging solutions without relying on hidden information or undisclosed passing thresholds.
• Revise tasks in response to structured review feedback.
• Optionally review and calibrate tasks from other experts in your field.

What it pays and takes

This is flexible, independent-contractor work with no fixed weekly schedule. You should be comfortable managing your time and working independently on task-based assignments.

• $100 per hour.
• Open to candidates in the countries listed for this role.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Research-track bachelor's study with research experience, or master's or PhD study, postdoctoral experience, or a recent degree in chemistry, chemical physics, chemical engineering, or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience writing your own code, preferably Python, for chemical calculations or models.
• Ability to turn a real computational research workflow into a clearly specified task with a reference solution and tests.
• Experience in one or more areas such as quantum chemistry, molecular simulation, chemical kinetics, spectroscopy, electrochemistry, catalysis, chemometrics, biophysical chemistry, atmospheric chemistry, or thermodynamics.
• Work authorization without visa sponsorship is required. F-1 students, including OPT and CPT participants, are not eligible.

Helpful background

Public code, a thesis, or papers showing computational work you completed yourself can help demonstrate your experience. Experience with data annotation, data labeling, or AI and machine‑learning evaluation is also useful.

Familiarity with research workflows using tools such as Gaussian or VASP, along with your own scripting, is helpful.

About AI training work

AI training is the human work behind systems that learn from examples, including writing, testing, and rating model outputs. Researchers with specialized knowledge help make these evaluations accurate when the work involves advanced scientific topics.

Requirements

Job details

Location

100% remote

• Portugal
• Albania
• Algeria
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Armenia
• Australia
• Austria
• Bahamas
• Bahrain
• Belgium
• Benin
• Bhutan
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Botswana
• Brunei
• Bulgaria
• Canada
• Costa Rica
• Côte d’Ivoire
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• Czechia
• Denmark
• Ecuador
• El Salvador
• Estonia
• Ethiopia
• Finland
• France
• Gambia
• Germany
• Greece
• Guatemala
• Guyana
• Hong Kong
• Hungary
• Iceland
• India
• Indonesia
• Ireland
• Israel
• Italy
• Jamaica
• Jordan
• Kenya
• Kuwait
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Madagascar
• Malaysia
• Malta
• Mauritius
• Mexico
• Moldova
• Mongolia
• Morocco
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• North Macedonia
• Norway
• Oman
• Pakistan
• Panama
• Peru
• Philippines
• Poland
• Portugal
• Qatar
• Romania
• Rwanda
• Saint Lucia
• Senegal
• Serbia
• Singapore
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• South Africa
• Spain
• Sri Lanka
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• Tanzania
• Thailand
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Tunisia
• Türkiye
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Uzbekistan
• Vietnam

Pay

Hourly · $100/hr

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