[Hiring] Chemistry Domain Expert @Mercor

Role Description

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. The position is for a Chemistry Domain Expert on a contract basis, with compensation ranging from $90–$140/hour and the opportunity to work remotely.

• Evaluate chemistry tasks and AI model outputs to identify implausible mechanisms and errors.
• Write precise problem specifications and rigorous reference solutions for research chemistry.
• Design challenging, research-level problems and evaluation sets in your area of specialization.
• Collaborate with researchers to turn expert judgment into explicit, teachable criteria.
• Work independently and asynchronously to improve AI model performance.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a closely related field.
• Senior role such as faculty appointment or principal investigator.
• Specialization in areas like organic, physical, or analytical chemistry.
• Strong peer-reviewed publication record.
• Hands-on use of large language models.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Based in the United States.

Requirements

• Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete):
• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

• Resources & Support:
• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Interview Process
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
• PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.