Remote Chemistry Researcher (PhD) - 34879

Turing; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Possibility of contract extension

Collaborate with global experts

Job summary

Turing seeks a Remote Chemistry Researcher at PhD level to develop and analyze chemistry problems for AI models. This role involves independent work reviewing AI's reasoning capabilities. Perfect for candidates with strong analytical skills and a passion for solving chemistry challenges, offering flexible remote commitments.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed a PhD in relevant fields.
• Strong research and analytical skills required.
• Clear and constructive feedback abilities in remote settings.

Responsibilities

• Create and analyze chemistry problems to test AI model reasoning.
• Develop reactor models and calculate equilibrium concentrations.
• Review AI solutions and provide insights on logical understanding.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biochemistry

Job description

Remote Chemistry Researcher (PhD) - 34879

Remote Chemistry Researcher (PhD) - 34879

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Are you passionate about solving challenging chemistry problems?

Turing is looking for PhD-level researchers in Chemistry to test the reasoning capabilities of large language models (LLMs). You’ll create Chemistry problems, analyze model responses, and identify gaps in logic or understanding. The goal is to measure how well these models handle abstract thinking and structured problem-solving.

What does day-to-day look like?

You’ll create chemistry problems, review how the AI solves them, and share insights on how well it understands complex reasoning and logical steps. You’ll take on tasks such as:

• A reaction was studied in a differential packed-bed reactor with a known catalyst mass and flow rate. Assuming a specific rate form involving pressure-dependent terms, determine the expression for the rate law.
• A coal gasifier operating at high temperature uses a feed of steam and air to produce synthesis gas from pure carbon. Given the feed composition and operating conditions, calculate the equilibrium concentration of a specific gas in the output stream at 1000 K.
• Two elementary gas-phase reactions occur in a plug flow reactor with stoichiometric feed and known operating and coolant conditions. Develop a reactor model to estimate the maximum temperature reached, assuming constant external coolant temperature.
• Currently enrolled in or have completed a Ph.D. or Postdoctoral in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Able to provide clear, constructive feedback with examples
• Strong written communication, especially in remote settings
• Comfortable working independently
• Stable computer and internet access

Note: This position is open only to candidates who have completed or are currently pursuing a Ph.D.; applications that do not meet this criterion will not be considered.

Time Commitment & Contract Details

• Commitments Required: at least 4 hours per day and minimum 20 hours per week with 4 hours of overlap with PST. (We have 3 options of time commitment: 20 hrs/week, 30 hrs/week, or 40 hrs/week)
• Engagement type: Contractor assignment/freelancer (no medical/paid leave)
• Duration of contract: 1 month; [expected start date is next week]

Selection Process: Task-based assessment for shortlisted candidates, followed by a contract offer with defined timelines and workload.

About Turing

Turing is one of the world’s fastest-growing AI companies, accelerating the advancement and deployment of powerful AI systems.

Turing helps customers in two ways: Working with the world’s leading AI labs to advance frontier model capabilities in thinking, reasoning, coding, agentic behavior, multimodality, multilinguality, STEM, and frontier knowledge; and leveraging that work to build real-world AI systems that solve mission-critical priorities for companies.

Why work with Turing?

• Remote work flexibility
• Work on high-impact AI research projects
• Possibility of contract extension based on performance
• Collaborate with experts worldwide to test and refine AI models.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

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  Contract

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  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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