Theoretical Chemist - Part Time

Outlier; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative platform is seeking a Theoretical Chemist to enhance AI models through expert feedback in Chemistry. This part-time role involves evaluating AI-generated content, developing Chemistry-related questions, and assessing AI responses for scientific rigor. Join a forward-thinking company that connects over 100,000 contributors worldwide, working with top-tier organizations to advance AI capabilities. If you have a passion for Chemistry and want to make a significant impact in the field of AI, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Chemistry or related field.
• Strong preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Chemistry Expertise

Research Experience

English Proficiency

AI Model Training

Education

Master’s Degree in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

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Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $50.00/hr

About Outlier

Outlier is the world’s 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:

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

Required expertise and qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree or higher (PhD preferred) 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 Chemistry experts range from $30 to $50 per hour USD but vary based on your geographic location. Opportunities for higher-paying research projects are available 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.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet

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