Chemistry Domain Expert (Remote | $90–$140/hr)
Position: Chemistry Domain Expert
Type: Hourly Contract
Compensation: $90–$140/hour
Location: Remote (United States)
About the Opportunity
Work with a leading AI research project to improve how advanced AI models reason about real-world chemistry research. Apply specialized scientific expertise to evaluate chemistry tasks, develop reference solutions, and design research-level benchmarks that measure model performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate chemistry tasks and AI-generated outputs for scientific accuracy and feasibility.
- Identify errors in reaction mechanisms, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, and spectral interpretation.
- Develop precise problem specifications and rigorous reference solutions.
- Design challenging, research-level chemistry problems and evaluation benchmarks.
- Collaborate with researchers and experts to establish clear evaluation criteria.
- Provide structured feedback to improve AI reasoning and scientific reliability.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Senior research experience as a faculty member, principal investigator, staff/senior scientist, or equivalent.
- Specialization in at least one chemistry domain, such as organic, synthetic, physical, computational, inorganic, materials, analytical chemistry, or chemical biology.
- Strong peer-reviewed publication record.
- Hands-on experience using large language models in professional or research work.
- Excellent scientific judgment and written communication skills.
- Based in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
- Recognition through competitive research fellowships, awards, or other academic distinctions.
- Experience developing scientific benchmarks, research problems, or technical evaluation frameworks.
Compensation
$90–$140 per hour under an hourly contract arrangement.
Application Process
The application process and specific payment terms were not included in the provided listing.
Chemistry Specialist (Remote US | $90–$140/hr) in United States at Synthires
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