Remote Chemistry Expert (PhD)

This is a remote contract opportunity for PhD candidates or graduates in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related fields. You will contribute to innovative projects with leading AI research labs, focusing on fine-tuning large language models using your expertise in chemistry. The role offers flexible weekly hours and competitive compensation, with pay rates starting at $100 per hour. No prior experience in AI is necessary, making this an excellent chance to apply your scientific knowledge in a cutting-edge technology environment.

Key Responsibilities:
- Design complex chemistry problems, including topics in chemical engineering and biochemistry, to rigorously test AI model performance.
- Develop detailed, step-by-step solutions grounded in strong logical reasoning.
- Assess AI-generated outputs for accuracy, coherence, and quality of scientific reasoning.
- Collaborate closely with research teams to improve and refine benchmarking datasets spanning undergraduate to PhD-level chemistry subjects.

Required Qualifications:
- PhD (completed or currently pursuing) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated expertise in advanced chemistry problem-solving and reasoning.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts and provide structured feedback.
- No previous AI experience is required, as training and support will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Fully remote work arrangement with flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability.
- Opportunity to engage with leading AI companies working on state-of-the-art large language models.
- Competitive compensation starting at $100+ per hour, commensurate with experience and role requirements.
- Contract assignments with defined start and end dates, allowing for up to 40 hours of work per week.
- Shortlisted candidates will complete a brief evaluation to ensure alignment with project needs before final selection.

About the Organization:
Based in San Francisco, Turing is a premier research accelerator dedicated to advancing frontier AI labs and supporting enterprises worldwide in deploying sophisticated AI systems. The company excels in accelerating cutting-edge research by providing high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, and access to top AI researchers specializing in coding, reasoning, STEM fields, multilinguality, multimodality, and intelligent agents. Turing also partners with businesses to transform AI innovations from experimental concepts into reliable, impactful solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.

This role offers a unique chance to apply your chemistry expertise in a dynamic AI research setting, contributing to the development of next-generation language models that understand and solve complex scientific problems.