Chemistry Expert (PhD) — AI Safety | $65-$70/hr Remote
Overview
Mercor is looking for PhD-level chemists to help make advanced AI models safer by testing their understanding of specialized chemistry topics. In this remote, part-time role, you'll apply your scientific expertise to write expert-level prompts, evaluate model responses for accuracy, and classify conversations using structured guidelines. No prior AI or machine learning experience is required—full training on the workflow is provided. It's a unique opportunity to put deep chemistry knowledge to work on a meaningful safety-focused project while earning $65–$70 per hour.
What You'll Do5
- 1Craft advanced prompts across a wide range of specialized chemistry subjects.
- 2Review and annotate AI-generated answers for scientific correctness, usefulness, and safe handling of sensitive content.
- 3Apply a defined set of guidelines to sort and categorize prompts and conversations.
- 4Use your chemistry background to spot errors, gaps, or problematic responses in model outputs.
- 5Contribute to improving AI safety by providing expert-level feedback on model behavior.
Requirements5
- 1A PhD in chemistry or a closely related field (completed or in progress), including areas like organic, inorganic, analytical, physical, medicinal, or computational chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science.
- 2Strong working knowledge of modern laboratory and computational techniques within your subfield.
- 3Excellent scientific reasoning and clear technical writing skills in English.
- 4Sound judgment around chemical safety and the responsible handling of dual-use information.
- 5Nice-to-have experience includes coursework or research in chemical safety/security, synthesis, hazardous-materials handling, or reviewing/grading/red-teaming technical content.
Who Should Apply
This role is perfect for a PhD-level chemist who wants to use their specialized expertise in a non-traditional setting. If you're comfortable evaluating complex scientific material, enjoy clear written communication, and care about the responsible development of AI, you'll thrive here. No AI background is needed—just a sharp scientific mind and a commitment to accuracy and safety.
Salary Insight
$65.00–$70.00 per hour, part-time (15–25 hours per week, with flexibility up to 40 hours).
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Application Tip
In your application, include a concrete example of a time you evaluated or critiqued technical scientific content—whether through peer review, a safety assessment, or solving a challenging synthesis problem. That kind of evidence will show you have the judgment this role demands.
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