Theoretical Chemist - Work From Home

Outlier; Ohio; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that connects a network of over 100,000 contributors to enhance AI models. As a Chemistry expert, you will play a crucial role in teaching AI to interpret complex problems. Your responsibilities will include evaluating AI-generated content for accuracy, developing relevant questions, and assessing AI responses for scientific rigor. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI advancements while working in a full-time role. If you hold a Master's or PhD in Chemistry and have a passion for research, this position 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 accuracy in Chemistry.
• Develop and answer Chemistry-related questions for AI.

Skills

Chemistry expertise

Research experience

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

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This range is provided by Outlier. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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 seeking 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 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 project onboarding or project overtime phases, 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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