About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Base Pay Range

$65–$75/hour

Position

Chemistry PhD

Employment Type

Contractor

Compensation

Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Location

Remote

Commitment

15–20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts in Chemistry.
• Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.
• Shape the future of AI innovation by contributing domain expertise.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.
• Elevate the quality of AI model training through expert feedback.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemistry from a top US university.
• Experience coding in Python and R.
• Field-specific experience in Quantum Chemistry or Computational Chemistry.
• High attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency in English.
• Based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.

Start Date

• Late December; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview Process

• Complete a short interview to assess your domain expertise.
• Paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time including the screening process and onboarding videos if hired.

Compensation & Legal

• Legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor.
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Application Process

• Upload resume.
• AI interview based on your resume.
• Submit form.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.