Chemistry Expert (PhD) Part-time

Chemistry Expert (PhD)

$65-$80 per hour

Mercor is hiring experienced Chemistry professionals to join an exciting collaboration with a top AI research lab. This role involves contributing to the development and evaluation of advanced AI systems designed to replicate real-world workflows across organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and assess complex problems in chemistry across various subdomains such as organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry.
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, chemical reasoning, and domain relevance.
• Provide clear written feedback on chemistry problem sets, mechanisms, and solutions.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to iterate and improve model performance.
• Ensure academic rigor and scientific precision in all chemistry content used to train or evaluate AI systems.

Ideal Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry from a US university.
• Undergraduate degree from an institution in the US, UK, or Canada.
• Deep subject-matter expertise across core areas of chemistry.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Prior teaching, research, or publication experience is a plus.

Project Timeline

• Start Date: Immediate.
• Duration: 1–2 months.
• Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week (potential to extend to 40 hours/week).
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours.

Compensation & Contract

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($65–$80 USD/hr).
• Independent contractor.
• Daily payment via Stripe Connect.

Application & Onboarding Process

• Upload your resume and application form.
• AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role.
• Work trial: A paid, 3-hour assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver chemistry-specific output.

About Mercor Mercor is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. We help leading AI labs accelerate progress by bringing in top-tier human expertise.

Apply today and leverage your chemistry expertise to help build the future of AI-driven scientific workflows!

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.