Remote Chemistry Expert
About The Position
Turing is seeking PhD-level chemistry experts for remote contract work supporting frontier AI labs. In this role, you will use your chemistry expertise to help fine-tune large language models, evaluate their performance, and help researchers develop better benchmarks. No prior AI experience is required. Assignments have defined start and end dates and may require up to 40 hours per week. The pay rate is $100+ per hour, depending on the role and candidate expertise. Shortlisted candidates must complete an evaluation before selection. Turing is based in San Francisco, California, and describes itself as a research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a partner to enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Its work includes supporting frontier research with data, training pipelines, and AI researchers, as well as helping enterprises develop reliable AI systems.
Requirements
- A PhD, either in progress or completed, in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- Strong chemistry reasoning and problem-solving skills across advanced domains.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing and provide structured feedback.
Responsibilities
- Design advanced chemistry problems to test AI performance, including in areas such as chemical engineering and biochemistry.
- Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with rigorous logic.
- Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and quality of reasoning.
- Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks spanning undergraduate- through PhD-level chemistry topics.
Benefits
- Fully remote work.
- Flexible weekly hours.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
