Chemistry Specialist (Masters/PhDs)
Alignerr
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India2h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Alignerr is seeking Chemistry Specialists with advanced degrees to train cutting-edge AI models. The role involves designing rigorous, real-world chemistry problems to advance AI's scientific reasoning capabilities. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role for working scientists, postdocs, and researchers. No AI background is required; chemistry expertise is the primary focus.
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
- Design, solve, and review advanced chemistry problems with scientific depth and real-world relevance.
- Apply expertise in organic, inorganic, physical, or computational chemistry to create complex, multi-step problem statements.
- Evaluate AI-generated chemistry reasoning for scientific accuracy, rigor, and clarity.
- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and domain experts.
- Ensure deliverables meet high standards of scientific integrity and communication quality.
- Work independently on task-based assignments on a flexible schedule.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Master's or PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field.
- Deep expertise in at least one of: organic, inorganic, physical, or computational chemistry.
- Comfort working with Python or computational chemistry tools such as Gaussian, VASP, or similar.
- Exceptionally clear written communicator, capable of explaining complex science precisely and accessibly.
- Detail-oriented and methodical with a high scientific standard.
- Fluent in English.
Nice to Have
- Experience in data annotation, scientific evaluation, or quality review workflows.
- Background in academic research, industry R&D, or applied chemistry.
- Familiarity with AI tools or machine learning concepts.
- Experience writing or reviewing scientific problems for educational or assessment purposes.