Theoretical Chemist - Work From Home

Outlier; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Outlier is seeking a Theoretical Chemist to work from home, contributing to AI model improvement through Chemistry expertise. Responsibilities include evaluating AI content, developing questions, and assessing responses. Ideal candidates will have a Master's or PhD in Chemistry and relevant research experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry or related field.
• Strong preference for peer-reviewed publications or industry R&D contributions.
• 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 for AI.
• Assess and rank AI responses based on scientific rigor.

Skills

Research Experience

English Proficiency

AI model training

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry (preferred)

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. Higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial onboarding or overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain 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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