Research Scientist (Part time work from home)

ZipRecruiter; Tucson (AZ); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative platform is seeking advanced Chemistry experts to enhance AI's understanding of complex problems. This role involves evaluating AI-generated content for factual accuracy, developing Chemistry questions, and assessing AI responses based on scientific rigor. Join a forward-thinking team that collaborates with top companies to improve AI models and contribute to groundbreaking research projects. If you have a passion for Chemistry and a desire to shape the future of AI, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher in Chemistry or related field.
• Strong preference for candidates with research publications.

Responsibilities

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

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.