PhD Chemist and LLM Legal Advisor

Base pay range

$50.00/hr – $60.00/hr

About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D\’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position

AI Research Specialist

Type

Contractor

Compensation

$50–$60/hour

Location

Remote

Commitment

30 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate the scientific accuracy, reasoning, and technical rigor of LLM-generated content across chemical disciplines.
• Review outputs on topics spanning molecular structure, kinetics, thermodynamics, catalysis, reaction mechanisms, and industrial processes.
• 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.

Qualifications

Must‑Have

• PhD (or PhD candidate) 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.

Preferred

• Proficiency in Python for data analysis or model evaluation workflows.

Compensation & Legal

• Contractor position via Mercor.
• Weekly payments via Stripe Connect.

Application Process

• Upload resume.
• Complete AI interview based on your resume.
• Submit form.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please visit https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome.
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com.

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.