[Hiring] Quantum Chemistry PhD - Coding Expert - AI Trainer @Mercor

Role Description

• Source material from published papers, Kaggle datasets, open-source repositories, or self-designed scenarios.
• Write scientific prompts based on the input to challenge current AI models.
• Build grading criteria that define correct answers for scientific tasks.
• Calibrate tasks against frontier models, ensuring they are challenging for strong models.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.

Qualifications

• Must-Have: PhD in chemistry, physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry, computational chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated depth in both quantum chemistry and computational chemistry.
• Working proficiency in Python, R, or another relevant programming language for scientific computing.
• Comfortable with Git/GitHub and running code in Docker.
• Preferred: Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Prior scientific software or research engineering experience.

Requirements

• Contract type.
• Compensation: $70/hour.
• Location: Remote.
• Duration: 6 weeks.
• Commitment: 20+ hours/week.

Application Process

• Upload resume and application form.
• A 25-minute conversational interview covering your background, experience, and motivations.
• Follow up within a few days with next steps and onboarding.

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] .