STEM Expert – Chemistry & Computational Chemistry (PhD)

Remotebridge; United States; À distance; USD 83 000 - 165 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Remotebridge seeks a STEM Expert – Chemistry & Computational Chemistry (PhD) for remote, worldwide engagement as a contractor. You’ll train AI systems and shape model learning through high-quality, real-world input.

Responsibilities include designing, evaluating, and critiquing chemistry and computational chemistry workflows; providing expert insights on reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, and molecular dynamics; and documenting methodologies to ensure knowledge transfer across customer teams.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or closely related field required.
• Hands-on wet lab or simulation-heavy experience.
• Proficiency in Python and key computational tools.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical reasoning.
• Strong written and verbal English.

Responsabilités

• Design, evaluate, and critique chemistry and computational chemistry problems for AI benchmarking initiatives.
• Provide expert-level insights on reaction mechanisms, synthesis planning, spectroscopy analysis, molecular simulations, and electronic structure methods.
• Assess and optimize experimental protocols, simulation parameters, and software configurations for accuracy and reproducibility.
• Analyze chemical, spectroscopic, and simulation data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Leverage domain knowledge to guide the development and validation of chemistry-related AI models and tools.
• Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to technical and non-technical collaborators.
• Document findings, methodologies, and best practices to ensure knowledge transfer across the customer’s team.

Connaissances

Python proficiency

Technical writing

Analytical reasoning

Scientific communication

Problem-solving

Formation

PhD in chemistry or related field

Outils

Gaussian

ORCA

Psi4

GROMACS

LAMMPS

RDKit

Description du poste

Role Title: STEM Expert – Chemistry & Computational Chemistry (PhD)

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote (Worldwide)

Job Summary:

In this role, you’ll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, evaluate, and critique chemistry and computational chemistry problems, workflows, and reasoning chains to support AI benchmarking initiatives.
• Provide expert-level insights on reaction mechanisms, synthesis planning, spectroscopy analysis, molecular simulations, and electronic structure methods.
• Assess and optimize experimental protocols, simulation parameters, and software configurations for accuracy and reproducibility.
• Analyze chemical, spectroscopic, and simulation data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Leverage domain knowledge to guide the development and validation of chemistry-related AI models and tools.
• Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly, both in writing and verbally, to technical and non-technical collaborators.
• Document findings, methodologies, and best practices to ensure knowledge transfer across the customer’s team.

Areas of Expertise (we welcome applicants from any of the following):

• Organic synthesis & reaction mechanisms
• Inorganic & organometallic chemistry
• Physical & theoretical chemistry
• Analytical chemistry & spectroscopy
• Computational chemistry & molecular dynamics
• Cheminformatics & drug discovery
• Materials science & polymer chemistry

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• PhD in chemistry, computational chemistry, chemical biology, materials science, or a closely related field.
• Hands-on research lab experience, including wet lab experience for experimental subfields, or extensive simulation-heavy research for computational subfields.
• Deep expertise in at least one of the areas listed above.
• Professional written and spoken English (C1 or higher).
• Proficiency in Python and/or industry-standard tools in your subfield (e.g., Gaussian, ORCA, Psi4, GROMACS, LAMMPS, RDKit).
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and scientific reasoning skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with the ability to clearly document and explain technical concepts.
• Track record of rigorous scientific problem-solving in complex chemistry domains.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic experience (postdoc, research scientist, faculty, or equivalent), strongly preferred.
• Peer-reviewed publications, patents, or contributions to open-source scientific software.
• Experience with AI/ML-assisted chemistry workflows or benchmarking.
• Background in drug discovery, reaction prediction, or retrosynthesis.