Theoretical Chemist - Work From Home

Outlier; North Dakota; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading expert platform is seeking a Theoretical Chemist to work from home. This role involves evaluating AI-generated Chemistry content, developing questions, and assessing responses for accuracy. Candidates should have a Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry, with a strong preference for those with research experience. The position offers competitive hourly pay based on qualifications and location.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher (PhD preferred) in Chemistry or related field.
• Strong preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications and research experience.
• Ability to read and write in English with minimal errors.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated content for factual accuracy in Chemistry.
• Develop and answer Chemistry-related questions to refine AI understanding.
• 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 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. Evaluating AI-generated content for factual accuracy and relevance in Chemistry.
2. Developing and answering Chemistry-related questions to refine AI understanding.
3. 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 are available 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 project overtime, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.

Additional details

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

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Location

North Dakota, United States