Theoretical Chemist - Work From Home

Outlier; Naperville (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Outlier is seeking a Theoretical Chemist for a remote position. The role involves evaluating AI-generated content, developing Chemistry questions, and assessing AI responses. Candidates should have a Master's degree or higher in Chemistry and strong research experience. This position offers competitive pay rates ranging from $30 to $50 per hour, depending on expertise and location.

Qualifications

• Strong preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications.
• Ability to read and write with minimal errors.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating AI-generated content for factual accuracy.
• Developing Chemistry-related questions to refine AI understanding.
• Assessing and ranking AI responses based on scientific rigor.

Skills

English Proficiency

Chemistry

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 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:

• Evaluating AI-generated content for factual accuracy and relevance in Chemistry.
• Developing and answering Chemistry-related questions to refine AI understanding.
• Assessing and ranking 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 based on performance.

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

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet

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