Job Description
Chemistry Expert (PhD) – AI Safety
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Location: Remote (United States)
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Engagement Type: Part-Time
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Compensation: $65–$70/hour
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Commitment: 15–25 hours per week (flexible up to 40 hours per week)
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About the Opportunity
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This opportunity is for PhD-level Chemistry experts interested in contributing to advanced AI safety and evaluation projects. The role involves applying scientific expertise to evaluate and improve how next-generation AI systems understand and respond to specialized chemistry topics.
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No prior AI or machine learning experience is required. Training and guidance on the evaluation workflow will be provided.
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Responsibilities
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- Develop expert-level prompts across specialized chemistry topics.
- Evaluate and annotate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, quality, and helpfulness.
- Assess whether AI systems appropriately handle sensitive or safety-relevant chemistry content.
- Apply structured evaluation guidelines to classify and review prompts, responses, and conversations.
- Identify scientific inaccuracies, reasoning gaps, and potential safety concerns in AI-generated content.
- Apply domain expertise to help improve the accuracy, reliability, and safety of advanced AI systems.
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Required Qualifications
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- PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field, either ongoing or completed.
- Expertise in one or more relevant disciplines, including Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
- Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and/or computational techniques within your area of expertise.
- Strong scientific reasoning, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent scientific writing and communication skills in English.
- Strong judgment regarding chemical safety and the responsible handling of dual-use scientific information.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
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Preferred Qualifications
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- Research or academic experience related to chemical safety, chemical security, synthesis, or hazardous materials handling.
- Experience reviewing, grading, evaluating, or red-teaming technical or scientific content.
- Experience in academic research, industry laboratories, or interdisciplinary scientific projects.
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Compensation
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- Competitive compensation of $65–$70/hour.
- Weekly payments.
- Part-time engagement.
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Application Process
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- Upload Resume
- Complete an AI Interview Based on Your Resume and Chemistry Expertise
- Submit Application
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