STEM Expert Chemistry and Computational Chemistry PhD

The work

You will help evaluate and improve AI systems through chemistry problem-solving and technical review. The work covers both experimental and computational chemistry, with a focus on accurate reasoning, reproducible methods, and useful scientific recommendations.

Design, evaluate, and critique chemistry and computational chemistry problems for AI benchmarking.

Assess reaction mechanisms, synthesis planning, spectroscopy analysis, molecular simulations, and electronic structure methods.

Review experimental protocols, simulation parameters, and scientific software configurations for accuracy and reproducibility.

Analyze chemical, spectroscopic, and simulation data and provide actionable recommendations.

Help develop and validate chemistry-related AI models and tools.

Document methods, findings, and best practices for clear technical knowledge transfer.

Requirements

This is a part-time contractor role for candidates with advanced chemistry expertise. The work may suit someone focused on experimental chemistry, computational research, or both.

Education: PhD in chemistry, computational chemistry, chemical biology, materials science, or a closely related field.

Research background: Hands-on wet-lab research experience for experimental work, or extensive simulation-focused research for computational work.

Expertise: Deep knowledge in at least one chemistry specialty.

Language: Professional written and spoken English at C1 level or higher.

Tools: Proficiency in Python or scientific tools such as Gaussian, ORCA, Psi4, GROMACS, LAMMPS, or RDKit.

Core skills: Quantitative analysis, scientific reasoning, documentation, and communication.

Experience: Mid-Senior level

Skills: Computational Chemistry, Structural Bioinformatics, Cheminformatics, Proteomics & Metabolomics, Documentation, Verbal communication, Biology, organic chemistry, physical chemistry

Open to applicants in

Algeria

Argentina

Austria

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Belgium

Brazil

Canada

Chile

Colombia

Denmark

Egypt

France

Germany

Ghana

Greece

India

Indonesia

Italy

Japan

Jordan

Kazakhstan

Kenya

Kuwait

Kyrgyzstan

Lebanon

Malaysia

Mexico

Morocco

Netherlands

Nigeria

Oman

Pakistan

Palestine

Peru

Philippines

Portugal

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Singapore

South Africa

Spain

Sri Lanka

Switzerland

Taiwan

Thailand

Tunisia

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

United States

Uzbekistan

Vietnam

Preferred

Helpful background: Postdoctoral research, research scientist or faculty experience, peer-reviewed publications, patents, open-source scientific software, chemistry benchmarking with AI or machine learning, drug discovery, reaction prediction, or retrosynthesis.