Chemistry Expert (PhD) - AI Trainer
Weekday AI United States
$65–85/hr AI reading of the posting
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About the role
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We are collaborating with a leading AI research lab to enhance advanced AI systems by integrating deep expertise from the field of chemistry. This role centers on developing and evaluating AI models that can replicate real-world workflows across multiple chemistry subdomains, including organic, inorganic, physical, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry .
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Design and evaluate complex problems in chemistry across diverse subfields
Assess AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, chemical reasoning, and relevance
Provide detailed written feedback on problem sets, mechanisms, and solutions
Work asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to refine and improve model performance
Ensure academic rigor and scientific precision in all chemistry-related content used to train or evaluate AI systems
Ideal Qualifications
PhD in Chemistry or a closely related discipline from a top university
Undergraduate degree completed in the U.S., UK, Canada, or Europe preferred
Strong subject-matter expertise across core areas of chemistry
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and analytical problem-solving ability
Prior teaching, research, or publication experience is an advantage
Project Timeline
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 1–2 months
Commitment: Part-time (~20 hours/week), with potential to extend to 40 hours/week
Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous — flexible working hours
Compensation & Contract
Competitive hourly compensation ( $65–$85 USD/hr )
Independent contractor arrangement
Daily payments via Stripe Connect
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- $65–85/hr AI reading of the posting
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