Chemistry Expert (PhD) - AI Safety (Remote) | $65-70 / hr

What You'll Do

• Write expert-level prompts across specialized chemistry topics
• Evaluate and annotate model responses for scientific accuracy, helpfulness, and safety
• Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts, conversations, and sensitive content
• Provide deep scientific reasoning to review and refine technical chemical data; use sound judgment to identify and flag dual-use or hazardous material risks

Ideal Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field — completed or currently in progress (organic, inorganic, analytical, physical, medicinal, computational, chemical engineering, or materials science)
• Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques in your subfield
• Strong scientific reasoning and technical writing skills in English; excellent judgment regarding chemical safety and responsible handling of sensitive information
• Nice to have: Experience with chemical security, synthesis, or red-teaming and grading technical content

Engagement Details

• Pay: Competitive hourly rates depending on experience and project scope
• Commitment: 15–25 hours per week, flexible up to 40
• Start: Immediate
• Platform: Mercor (weekly via Stripe or Wise)
• Duration: Project-based with potential extension based on performance and project needs
• Note: Visa sponsorship including H1-B or STEM OPT is not supported for this role

Submit your resume through the apply link below. Complete a short 15-minute AI interview about your background and research experience. Qualified candidates receive follow-up and onboarding details within a few days.

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