[Hiring] Research Chemist @24-MAG

Role Description

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for accomplished chemistry researchers experienced in advanced scientific reasoning, research evaluation, chemical problem development, mechanism analysis, computational chemistry, and frontier-level scientific research. This role supports a remote research collaboration focused on improving how advanced AI systems reason across theoretical, experimental, and applied chemistry. Selected professionals will apply their research expertise to:

• Evaluate scientific literature
• Develop challenging chemistry problems
• Assess technical outputs
• Identify subtle reasoning failures
• Contribute to high-quality scientific evaluation workflows

Qualifications

• Current or recent experience as a PhD candidate, postdoctoral researcher, instructor, faculty member, principal scientist, or industry researcher
• An active research record in chemistry or a closely related scientific field
• Strong publication history, including first-author or co-first-author research where applicable
• Ability to evaluate advanced chemistry work at the level of a practising researcher
• Strong analytical, scientific writing, and technical communication skills
• Experience identifying subtle chemical errors that may be missed through textbook-level review
• Availability to contribute up to 20 hours per week depending on project scope
• Current location in the United States

Requirements

• A doctorate, current doctoral study, or postdoctoral training in chemistry or a closely related STEM field is highly relevant
• Research backgrounds in organic synthesis, reaction mechanisms, catalysis, structural chemistry, physical chemistry, chemical biology, computational chemistry, theoretical chemistry, or materials science may be especially valuable
• Outstanding senior PhD candidates and recent graduates with strong publication records are encouraged to apply
• The depth, quality, and relevance of research output will be considered alongside academic seniority

Benefits

• Apply frontier-level chemistry expertise to structured remote research work
• Contribute to the development of advanced scientific reasoning and evaluation systems
• Work on complex tasks aligned with your research specialisation and analytical strengths
• Use your ability to detect subtle chemical errors and assess sophisticated scientific arguments
• Participate in flexible, high-impact research assignments with competitive hourly compensation

Contract Details

• Part-time W-2 contingent employment arrangement
• Fully remote with flexible scheduling
• Expected commitment of up to 20 hours per week depending on project availability
• Competitive rates between $75–$105 per hour depending on research seniority, credentials, and project scope
• Compensation and engagement details will reflect the selected professional's research background and qualifications
• Projects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performance
• Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution