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
Here is a list of domains. If you belong to or have expertise in one or more of them, feel free to apply — we’re excited to have you on the team!
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 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 (candidate/recipient) or Masters 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 20 hours/week)
Remote and asynchronous
Flexible schedule
Compensation
Contractor position via Mercor
$60/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. Investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey .
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