Remote Chemistry Expert (PhD, Master's, or Olympiad Participants) - AI Trainer ($60-$80 per hour)
Remote Chemistry Expert (PhD, Master's, or Olympiad Participants) - AI Trainer ($60-$80 per hour)
Mercor • Suffolk, Virginia, US
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1\. Role Overview
Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research lab on a project to advance frontier chemistry problem-solving. We are looking for chemistry experts who hold a
PhD or Master’s degree
, or have experience participating in the
International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO)
. The goal of this project is to
create novel, clear, and challenging Olympiad-style chemistry problems
that cause the frontier AI models to fail (i.e. generate an incorrect response) and support the training of cutting-edge AI models. This is a short-term, high impact, remote opportunity for those excited about applying their expertise to frontier AI research, with the possibility of extension based on performance. ##
2\. Key Responsibilities
Write
original & advanced IChO-style chemistry
problems to challenge frontier AI models - Evaluate AI-generated solutions for
correctness, clarity and style
and identify where models fail - Identify
logical flaws, incomplete reasoning, or insufficiently-rigorous proofs
Provide
clear, concise, and correct solutions & chain of thought reasoning
using proper LaTeX formatting - Maintain extremely high standards of precision and problem difficulty ##
3\. Required Qualifications
Note : Applicants must be highly proficient in writing and formatting documents using LaTeX
You are a good fit for the project if you have any of the following experiences : - Have a
Master’s or PhD in chemistry
(or a related field), or are an
Olympiad participant or medalist
in the IChO (preferred) or equivalent competitions (AsChO, EChO, EUSO, IJSO, NChO, UKChO, USNCO, CCO, INChO, RChO and MChO).
Other qualifications :
Deep understanding of your domain’s
core theoretical and experimental concepts
Ability to
articulate reasoning and derivations
clearly in written form - Strong ability to evaluate the rigor and complexity of chemistry problems - Rigorous attention to detail in verifying solutions ##
4\. More About the Opportunity
Expected commitment : 20 hours / week minimum; up to 40 hours / week available - Approximate project length : ~2 months, with extension potential - Rolling start dates; setup typically within 1–2 days of approval ##
5\. Compensation & Contract Terms
$60-80 / hr dependent on experience + performance - Open to contributors worldwide (English proficiency required) - Independent contractor engagement - Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect ##
6\. Application Process
Submit your resume or CV highlighting chemistry background and relevant achievements - Complete a brief interview (20–30 minutes) - Submit a short form detailing your experience writing problems and competing in chemistry competitions - Selected applicants will be contacted within a few days with next steps ##
7\. About Mercor
Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations. - Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. - Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have partnered with Mercor to contribute to frontier projects shaping the next era of AI. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
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