Chemistry Expert for AI Research Project - Remote

Overview

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research group on a project to advance frontier chemistry problem-solving in multilingual contexts. We are seeking chemistry experts with either International Chemistry Olympiad experience or a PhD in chemistry. The goal of this project is to collect, organize, and curate high-level chemistry questions and resources from diverse international sources to support the training of cutting-edge AI models. This is a short-term, remote opportunity for those excited about applying their expertise to frontier AI research.

In Short

• Conduct research to identify advanced chemistry questions and resources (in any language)
• Curate and organize files into a structured dataset
• Ensure the scientific accuracy and difficulty level of sourced materials
• Extract detailed reasoning frameworks and analyses from academic source materials

Requirements

• Background in chemistry with one of the following:
• Medalist or participant in the International Chemistry Olympiad (preferred)
• PhD in any subfield of chemistry
• Strong ability to evaluate the rigor and complexity of chemistry problems
• Multilingual background or experience working with international chemistry resources preferred
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

Benefits

• $75/hour for services rendered
• Independent contractor engagement
• Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect