Remote Chemistry AI Scientist (Contract, PhD)

Mercor; New York (NY); Remoto; USD 124.000 - 193.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Mercor, a San Francisco-based firm connecting elite creative and technical talent with AI research labs, seeks a Chemistry Domain Expert for remote engagement in the United States. You will evaluate chemistry tasks and AI outputs to identify implausible mechanisms and errors, writing precise specifications and reference solutions.

In a senior, PI-like role, you will design challenging problems, collaborate with researchers, and work independently to improve AI model performance.

Qualificações

• PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, or closely related field.
• Senior role such as faculty appointment or principal investigator.
• Specialization in organic, physical, or analytical chemistry.
• Strong peer-reviewed publication record.
• Hands-on use of large language models.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Based in the United States.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate chemistry tasks and AI model outputs to identify implausible mechanisms and errors.
• Write precise problem specifications and rigorous reference solutions for research chemistry.
• Design challenging, research-level problems and evaluation sets in your area of specialization.
• Collaborate with researchers to turn expert judgment into explicit, teachable criteria.
• Work independently and asynchronously to improve AI model performance.

Conhecimentos

Large language models

Written communication

Peer-reviewed publications

Formação

PhD in chemistry

Descrição da vaga

Mercor, a San Francisco-based firm connecting elite creative and technical talent with AI research labs, seeks a Chemistry Domain Expert for remote engagement in the United States. You will evaluate chemistry tasks and AI outputs to identify implausible mechanisms and errors, writing precise specifications and reference solutions.

In a senior, PI-like role, you will design challenging problems, collaborate with researchers, and work independently to improve AI model performance.