Theoretical Chemist - Work From Home

Outlier; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Outlier is seeking a Theoretical Chemist to work from home, evaluating AI-generated content and developing Chemistry-related questions. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree or higher, with a strong background in research and publications. This full-time role offers competitive hourly pay based on expertise and performance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry or related field.
• Peer-reviewed publications or industry R&D contributions preferred.
• Ability to read and write in English with minimal errors.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English Proficiency

Education

Master’s degree or higher 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 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 reasoning capabilities.

We seek advanced Chemistry experts to:

• 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: Master’s degree or higher (PhD preferred) in Chemistry or a related field (can be currently enrolled)
• Research Experience: Peer-reviewed publications, patents, conference presentations, research grants, or industry R&D contributions preferred
• English Proficiency: Ability to read and write with minimal errors

Bonus Skills: AI model training experience is helpful but not required

Payment

Rates for core project work range from $30 to $50 per hour USD, varying based on location, expertise, and project need. Higher rates may be offered for PhDs or based on performance. Non-core work, onboarding, or overtime phases may have different rates. Incentive payments are also available. Review each project's payment terms for details.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information, and Internet

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