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Chemistry Expert (PhD) — AI Safety

Mercor · United States

RemoteExternal listingcontract2 months ago

About The Role

**About the role**

We're hiring PhD‑level chemists to help make advanced AI models safer. You'll apply your scientific expertise to evaluate and strengthen how these models handle specialized chemistry topics. No prior AI/ML experience is required — we'll train you on the workflow.

**What you'll do**

  • Write expert‑level prompts across specialized chemistry topics.
  • Evaluate and annotate model responses for scientific accuracy, helpfulness, and appropriate handling of sensitive content.
  • Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations.

**What we're looking for**

  • A PhD in chemistry or a closely related field — ongoing or completed (e.g., organic, inorganic, analytical, physical, medicinal, or computational chemistry; chemical engineering; materials science).
  • Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques in your subfield.
  • Strong scientific reasoning and writing in English.
  • Sound judgment around chemical safety and the responsible handling of dual‑use information.

**Nice to have**

  • Research or coursework touching on chemical safety/security, synthesis, or hazardous‑materials handling.
  • Experience reviewing, grading, or red‑teaming technical content.

**Project Timeline**

  • Start date: Immediate
  • Commitment: Part‑time (15–25 hours/week, with flexibility up to 40 hours/week)

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