Chemistry Expert
Role Description
Mercor is seeking PhD holders, doctoral candidates, and exceptional Master’s graduates in chemistry and related fields to join a high-impact AI research initiative in collaboration with a leading artificial intelligence lab. This position focuses on evaluating and improving large language models (LLMs) by leveraging deep subject-matter expertise in chemistry to rigorously assess model accuracy, reasoning, and scientific depth across advanced chemical disciplines.
Key Domains
- General Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Electrochemistry
- Polymer Chemistry
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Radiochemistry
- Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Chemical Engineering
- Mass Transport and Separation Processes
- Chemical Reaction Engineering
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate the scientific accuracy, reasoning, and technical rigor of LLM-generated content across chemical disciplines.
- Review outputs on topics spanning molecular structure, kinetics, thermodynamics, catalysis, reaction mechanisms, and industrial processes.
- Identify and document factual inaccuracies, logical inconsistencies, and reasoning gaps.
- Provide structured feedback and benchmarking using specialized evaluation tools.
- Work independently and asynchronously as part of a distributed research team.
Requirements
- PhD (or PhD candidate) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.
- Strong command of graduate-level chemistry concepts and scientific problem solving.
- Excellent written communication and analytical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment.
- Strong proficiency in Python, particularly for scientific analysis and model evaluation, is required.
Role Details
- Part-time (approximately 30 hours/week)
- Remote and asynchronous
- Flexible schedule
Compensation
- Contractor position via Mercor
- $20–$30/hour, based on expertise and domain experience
- Weekly payments via Stripe Connect
Company Description
Mercor is a San Francisco-based company connecting top professionals with leading AI initiatives. Investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Apply To This Job