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Base pay range
$50.00/hr - $60.00/hr
About The Job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: AI Research Specialist
Type: Contractor
Compensation: $50–$60/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 30 hours/week
Role 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.
Qualifications
Must‑Have
* 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.
Preferred
* Proficiency in Python for data analysis or model evaluation workflows.
Compensation & Legal
* Contractor position via Mercor
* Weekly payments via Stripe Connect
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
* 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.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Science
Industries
Software Development
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