Chemistry Expert (PhD) - AI Trainer

Weekday

United StatesPart-timeExpert / credentialed
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients We are collaborating with a leading AI research lab to enhance advanced AI systems by integrating deep expertise from the field of chemistry. This role centers on developing and evaluating AI models that can replicate real-world workflows across multiple chemistry subdomai

About the role

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

We are collaborating with a leading AI research lab to enhance advanced AI systems by integrating deep expertise from the field of chemistry. This role centers on developing and evaluating AI models that can replicate real-world workflows across multiple chemistry subdomains, including organic, inorganic, physical, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry .

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Design and evaluate complex problems in chemistry across diverse subfields

Assess AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, chemical reasoning, and relevance

Provide detailed written feedback on problem sets, mechanisms, and solutions

Work asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to refine and improve model performance

Ensure academic rigor and scientific precision in all chemistry-related content used to train or evaluate AI systems

Ideal Qualifications

PhD in Chemistry or a closely related discipline from a top university

Undergraduate degree completed in the U.S., UK, Canada, or Europe preferred

Strong subject-matter expertise across core areas of chemistry

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail and analytical problem-solving ability

Prior teaching, research, or publication experience is an advantage

Project Timeline

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: 1–2 months

Commitment: Part-time (~20 hours/week), with potential to extend to 40 hours/week

Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous — flexible working hours

Compensation & Contract

Competitive hourly compensation ( $65–$85 USD/hr )

Independent contractor arrangement

Daily payments via Stripe Connect

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