SciCode Chemistry Expert at Mercor

Chemistry PhD Expert | $20–30/hr | Remote in India

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.

Key Domains

We welcome applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Core Chemistry Disciplines: General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry
• Analytical and Specialized Chemistry: Analytical Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Radiochemistry, Polymer Chemistry
• Biological and Medicinal Chemistry: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering and Process Sciences: Chemical Engineering and Technology, Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer, 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

Role Details

• Part-time position (approximately 30 hours/week)
• Remote and asynchronous work environment
• Flexible schedule

Compensation

• Contractor position via Mercor
• $20–$30/hour, based on expertise and domain experience
• Weekly payments via Stripe Connect

About Mercor

Mercor is a San Francisco-based company connecting top professionals with leading AI initiatives. Backed by investors including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.