STEM Expert – Chemistry & Computational Chemistry (PhD)
micro1 · Data · Senior · 27d ago
$94k – $187k
per year
Anyone, anywhere in the world can apply.
Applies on the original listing · via Himalayas
Who can apply
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Anyone, anywhere in the world can apply.
“Location: Remote (Worldwide)”
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- Contractor / B2B
- The position is explicitly offered as an independent contractor role.
- Global stipend
- No home office or equipment budget mentioned.
- Annual retreat
- No company-paid get-togethers mentioned.
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About the role
In this contract role, you will apply your advanced domain knowledge in chemistry or computational chemistry to help train and evaluate next-generation AI models. You will design, evaluate, and critique complex scientific problems, reasoning chains, and simulation parameters to support AI benchmarking initiatives, ensuring models develop accurate real-world scientific reasoning.
What you'll do
- Design, evaluate, and critique chemistry and computational chemistry problems, workflows, and reasoning chains for AI benchmarking.
- Provide expert-level insights on reaction mechanisms, synthesis planning, spectroscopy analysis, molecular simulations, and electronic structure methods.
- Assess and optimize experimental protocols, simulation parameters, and software configurations for accuracy and reproducibility.
- Analyze chemical, spectroscopic, and simulation data to deliver actionable recommendations.
- Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and document methodologies to ensure seamless knowledge transfer.
What you bring
- PhD in chemistry, computational chemistry, chemical biology, materials science, or a closely related field.
- Hands-on research lab experience, including wet lab work or extensive simulation-heavy research.
- Deep expertise in a subfield such as organic synthesis, computational chemistry, cheminformatics, or physical chemistry.
- Proficiency in Python and/or industry-standard scientific tools (e.g., Gaussian, ORCA, Psi4, GROMACS, LAMMPS, RDKit).
- Professional written and spoken English proficiency at C1 level or higher.
About micro1
micro1 is an AI-powered talent platform connecting global specialized talent with high-impact technology projects, including advanced AI model development and evaluation.
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