PhD Synthetic and Analytical Chemist, AI Expert

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🌐 United States, United Kingdom – Remote

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💵 $70 - $100 / hour

⏱ Part Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

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📋 Description

• Collaborate with AI research and engineering teams to identify scientific knowledge gaps and improve model performance across synthetic chemistry, reaction mechanisms, structure elucidation, and physicochemical property prediction • Design domain-specific chemistry tasks, benchmarks, and training datasets assessing scientific reasoning • Develop structured solutions for complex chemistry problems, including multi-step synthesis route planning, reaction optimization, and spectroscopic characterization • Evaluate AI-generated responses and step-by-step reasoning for chemical logic, factual accuracy, and scientific tool usage • Provide written technical feedback to improve AI model reliability and scientific accuracy • Develop task specifications, grading rubrics, and verification processes for chemistry-related data • Assess experimental designs, identify laboratory failure modes, and validate chemical feasibility • Review molecular representations, including SMILES, for chemical correctness and consistency • Collaborate with subject-matter experts to maintain scientific accuracy and quality across AI training datasets

🎯 Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry, preferably in Synthetic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or a closely related discipline; equivalent research experience may also be considered • At least 3 years of hands-on chemistry experience within a recognized organization • Practical experience in small-molecule synthesis, including designing and executing multi-step synthetic routes, reaction setup, monitoring, optimization, troubleshooting, and improving reaction outcomes • Hands-on experience with NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, IR spectroscopy, HPLC, and LC-MS • Ability to interpret analytical and spectroscopic data and assess compound identity, purity, and structural characteristics • Familiarity with cheminformatics platforms, scientific software, and AI-powered research tools • Strong written communication skills and ability to explain complex chemical concepts and technical decisions clearly • Ability to commit reliably to at least 20 hours per week during weekdays • Preferred: experience with SMILES and SMARTS; AI model evaluation, scientific reasoning assessments, or AI agent testing; scientific benchmarks, training datasets, grading rubrics, or structured evaluation frameworks; translating laboratory procedures and chemical reasoning into structured technical documentation • Applicants must be based in the United Kingdom or on the US East Coast • H-1B and STEM OPT candidates cannot be supported

🏖️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement • Flexible schedule • Weekly payments through Stripe or Wise • Engagements may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on project requirements and performance • Minimum 20 hours per week, primarily on weekdays

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