Mercor
Troy, New York
12/07/2025
Full time
Mercor is seeking PhD holders, doctoral candidates, and exceptional Master's graduates in chemistry and related fields to join a high-impact AI research initiative in collaboration with a leading artificial intelligence lab. Key Domains Here is a list of domains. If you belong to or have expertise in one or more of them, feel free to apply we're excited to have you on the team! Core Chemistry Disciplines: General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry Analytical and Specialized Chemistry: Analytical Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Radiochemistry, Polymer Chemistry Biological and Medicinal Chemistry: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medicinal Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Process Sciences: Chemical Engineering and Technology, Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Chemical Engineering, Mass Transport and Separation Processes, Chemical Reaction Engineering Key Responsibilities - Evaluate the scientific accuracy, reasoning, and technical rigor of LLM-generated content across chemical disciplines. - Identify and document factual inaccuracies, logical inconsistencies, and reasoning gaps. - Provide structured feedback and benchmarking using specialized evaluation tools. - Work independently and asynchronously as part of a distributed research team. Requirements - PhD (candidate/recipient) or Masters in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a closely related field. - Strong command of graduate-level chemistry concepts and scientific problem solving. - Excellent written communication and analytical thinking skills. - Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment. Role Details - Part-time contract Role(20 hour/week) - Remote and asynchronous - Flexible schedule Compensation - Contractor position via Mercor - $20-$30/hour , based on expertise and domain experience - Weekly payments via Stripe Connect About Mercor Mercor is a San Francisco-based company connecting top professionals with leading AI initiatives. Investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey .