Chemistry Expert (PhD) | $80-$90/hr Remote
Overview
A remote contractor role for a PhD level Chemistry Expert. You’ll guide AI training with high quality, deep chemistry insights and clear explanations to help models reason and perform better. Your subject-matter mastery will define how real-world chemistry knowledge informs model outputs, with emphasis on accuracy and depth. No AI experience required beyond your chemistry expertise.
What You'll Do7
- 1Craft authoritative responses to advanced chemistry questions to improve AI models, prioritizing clarity and depth
- 2Assess chemistry data, questions, and solutions to ensure accuracy and current best practices
- 3Develop thorough explanations across a broad range of chemical concepts, from fundamentals to advanced topics
- 4Work with annotation leads and project managers to refine requirements and uphold high-quality standards for responses
- 5Create exemplar golden responses to benchmark model outputs and ensure consistent training data quality
- 6Document the reasoning and context behind answers to aid model interpretability and future work
- 7Participate in remote sessions to align objectives and share updates with the contributor community
Requirements7
- 1PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field with strong grounding in core and specialized topics
- 2Demonstrated ability to convey complex chemistry ideas clearly in both writing and speaking
- 3Experience creating, reviewing, or publishing scientific or educational chemistry materials
- 4Familiarity with multiple chemistry sub-disciplines and the ability to tailor explanations for diverse audiences
- 5Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to scientific rigor
- 6Background in AI, data annotation, or digital content development is a plus but not required
- 7Strong collaboration skills and comfort working in remote or cross-functional teams
Who Should Apply
Ideal candidates are highly specialized chemists who excel at translating intricate concepts into approachable explanations. You should enjoy shaping training content, work well with teams remotely, and bring a track record of accurate, well-structured scientific communication.
Salary Insight
Compensation is task-based, with pay tied to completed work that meets project criteria; exact rates are task dependent and may vary by experience. Minimum task submission requirements apply.
Location
Required Skills
Application Tip
Prepare a concise portfolio of past chemistry writings or educational materials and be ready to provide a short sample explanation of a advanced topic to demonstrate clarity and depth.
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