Research Scientist (Part time work from home)

ZipRecruiter; Spartanburg (SC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks advanced Chemistry experts to enhance AI capabilities by evaluating content and developing questions. This role offers the opportunity to work with a network of contributors to improve AI models, ensuring scientific rigor and accuracy. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree or higher in Chemistry, with a strong preference for those with research experience. Join a cutting-edge team and contribute to the future of AI through your expertise in Chemistry. This position offers competitive hourly rates based on your skills and geographic location.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher in Chemistry or a related field.
• Strong preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy in Chemistry.
• Develop Chemistry-related questions to refine AI understanding.

Skills

Chemistry Expertise

Research Experience

English Proficiency

AI Model Training

Education

Masters Degree in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Job Description

About Outlier

Outlier is the worlds leading expert platform, connecting a network of over 100,000 contributors worldwide to improve AI models by providing expert human feedback. We partner with companies including OpenAI, Meta and Microsoft to enable advanced generative AI models to provide accurate responses and advanced reasoning capabilities.

We are looking for advanced Chemistry experts to teach AI how to interpret and solve complex problems by:

• Evaluate AI-generated content for factual accuracy and relevance in Chemistry.
• Develop and answer Chemistry-related questions to refine AI understanding.
• Assess and rank AI responses based on scientific rigor.

Required expertise and qualifications:

• Education: Masters degree or higher (PhD ) in Chemistry or a related field (can be currently enrolled)
• Research Experience: Strong preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications, patents, conference presentations, research grants, or industry R&D contributions
• English Proficiency: Ability to read and write with minimal errors
• Bonus Skills: AI model training experience is not required but helpful

Payment:

• Currently, pay rates for core project work by Chemistryexperts range from $30 to $50 per hour USD but varies based on your geographic location (see note below)
• Opportunities for higher-paying research projects based on performance.

Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. For example, higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.