Chemistry Researcher (Masters/PhDs)

About the role

At Alignerr, we partner with the world’s leading AI research teams and labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models. This is an hourly contract position for a Chemistry Expert (Masters/PhDs) working remotely, with a commitment of 10–40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop, solve, and review advanced chemistry problems with real-world relevance.
• Apply expertise in organic, inorganic, physical, or computational chemistry to design complex problem statements.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts to enhance AI model reasoning.
• Ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and depth across all deliverables.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Chemistry or a related field from a top U.S. university (or equivalent).
• Experience coding in Python or using computational chemistry software (e.g., Gaussian, VASP).
• Strong expertise in organic, inorganic, or computational chemistry.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Fluent in English and currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, U.K., or Australia.

Skills

• Prior experience with data annotation, data quality, or evaluation systems (preferred).

Pay

$75–$90 per hour.

Schedule

10–40 hours per week (flexible).