Overview
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Position: AI Tutor – Chemistry Specialist. Type: Full-time. Location: Remote or in-person in Palo Alto, CA. Commitment: 40 hours/week. Compensation: $45–$100/hour. The Base pay range is $45.00/hr - $100.00/hr. The actual pay will be based on skills and experience.
About the job details: Mercor’s investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. This role involves using proprietary software to annotate and curate data across chemical sciences projects to support AI performance and scientific reasoning.
Responsibilities
* Use proprietary software to provide accurate annotations, labels, and feedback across chemical sciences projects.
* Ensure the delivery of high-quality, curated data that enhances AI performance and scientific reasoning.
* Collaborate with technical teams to train and refine new AI tasks and improve annotation tools.
* Identify and solve complex chemical problems aligned with your domain expertise.
* Contribute to model training through multimodal inputs, including text-based analysis, audio, and video sessions.
* Interpret evolving task instructions with precision and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
* Must-Have: Master’s degree or PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field.
* Expertise in one or more chemistry subdomains, including Organic, Physical, Analytical, Inorganic, Computational, Polymer, Medicinal, Biochemistry, Nuclear, Catalysis, or Materials Chemistry.
* Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
* Ability to work independently and apply expert judgment with limited guidance.
* Passion for scientific innovation and AI-driven technological advancement.
* Preferred: Advanced expertise demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications, including at least one first-author paper.
* Prior experience as an AI Tutor, professor, teacher, or research mentor.
* Background in technical writing, journalism, or scientific communication.
Compensation, Location & Type
* Hourly contractor
* Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
* Location: Remote or in-person in Palo Alto, CA
* Compensation: $45–$100/hour
* Employment type: Full-time
Application Process
* Upload resume
* AI interview based on your resume
* Submit form
Resources & Support
* For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
* For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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