Summary
An exciting opportunity is available for accomplished chemistry researchers to contribute to the development of next-generation AI systems capable of advanced scientific reasoning. Researchers will collaborate with leading AI laboratories to improve AI understanding across organic synthesis, catalysis, chemical biology, computational chemistry, materials chemistry, and related domains.
This is a part-time, fully remote W-2 contingent role for researchers based in the United States. Successful candidates will work directly with frontier AI projects while applying their research expertise to train and evaluate advanced AI models.
Summary Table
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Chemistry Research Collaborator (Part-time) |
| Employment Type | W-2 Contingent Role |
| Work Mode | Remote |
| Location Eligibility | United States |
| Engagement Type | Part-time (up to 20 hours/week) |
| Compensation | USD $80–$110 per hour |
| Employer of Record | Cincinnatus LLC |
| Industry | Artificial Intelligence, Scientific Research |
| Application Status | Open |
Designation
Chemistry Research Collaborator (Part-time)
Research Areas
Applicants from the following research domains are encouraged to apply:
- Organic Synthesis
- Reaction Mechanisms
- Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis
- Structural Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Chemical Biology
- Computational Chemistry
- Theoretical Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry
- Spectroscopy and Spectral Interpretation
- Retrosynthesis and Reaction Prediction
- Literature-based Chemical Reasoning
Location
Remote (United States only)
Applicants must be located in the United States and eligible for W-2 employment.
Eligibility / Qualifications
The ideal candidate should satisfy several of the following criteria:
Academic Background
- PhD in Chemistry or a closely related STEM discipline.
- Postdoctoral training from a globally recognized institution is highly desirable.
Research Excellence
- First-author or co-first-author publications in prestigious journals such as:
- JACS
- Nature Chemistry
- Science
- Nature
- Angewandte Chemie
- Nature Catalysis
- ACS Catalysis
- Chemical Reviews
- Chemical Society Reviews
- Journal of Organic Chemistry
- Organic Letters
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Nature Communications
Research Recognition
Preference will be given to candidates possessing:
- Competitive fellowships and awards.
- Independent grants as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator.
- Patents or startup/spin-out experience.
- International Chemistry Olympiad medals.
- Prestigious early-career awards and fellowships.
Professional Experience
Applicants may include:
- PhD candidates
- Postdoctoral researchers
- Faculty members
- Principal scientists
- Industry researchers
- Instructors and academic staff
Outstanding senior PhD students and recent graduates with strong publication records are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Description
Selected candidates will contribute to the advancement of AI systems for chemistry research by:
- Reviewing chemistry research papers for accuracy, novelty, and significance.
- Creating and evaluating challenging chemistry problems for AI training.
- Assessing AI model performance on:
- Retrosynthesis
- Mechanism prediction
- Spectral interpretation
- Computational chemistry
- Scientific literature reasoning
- Identifying limitations and failure modes in current AI systems.
- Collaborating with senior researchers and program teams to improve scientific reasoning capabilities of frontier AI models.
Compensation and Engagement
- Hourly Rate: USD $80–$110 per hour
- Workload: Up to 20 hours per week
- Compensation will depend on research seniority, expertise, and academic credentials.
About the Employer
The position is administered through Cincinnatus LLC, an enterprise staffing company that provides payroll, compliance, and employment services for contract and contingent workforce engagements with leading technology organizations.
The opportunity may be discovered through the platform of Mercor, which connects domain experts with frontier AI projects and research collaborations. Employment and payroll administration for this role are handled by Cincinnatus LLC.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the recruitment platform associated with the opportunity and provide documentation supporting their research accomplishments, publication record, and relevant experience in chemistry research.
Applicants are encouraged to highlight:
- Publications in high-impact journals
- Fellowships and awards
- Patents and grants
- Research expertise relevant to AI-assisted chemistry reasoning
Last Date to Apply
No application deadline has been specified.
Applications will likely be reviewed on a rolling basis until the required positions are filled.
