Remote Chemistry Specialist (PhD)

• Role: Remote Chemistry Specialist (PhD) – 34441
• Company: Turing — one of the world’s fastest-growing AI companies accelerating the advancement and deployment of powerful AI systems.
• Note: This position is open only to candidates who have completed or are currently pursuing a Ph.D.; applications that do not meet this criterion will not be considered.

Role Overview

In this role, you will be working on projects to help fine-tune large language models (like ChatGPT) using your strong analytical and English comprehension skills.

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in Chemistry, comparable to the level required for engineering entrance exams, as well as graduate or PhD-level programs.
• You should be able to break down complex chemistry problems into simple, clear explanations and work efficiently.
• The projects will also help you learn how to leverage AI to be a better analyst.
• Analyze and explain the steps in a complex organic reaction mechanism, providing both textual explanations and annotated chemical structures.
• Solve problems involving chemical equilibrium, accompanied by visual representations of reaction progress and energy diagrams, and explain the process using both text and visual aids.
• Address challenging problems involving stoichiometry, thermodynamics, organic chemistry, and electrochemistry typical of Engineering Entrance Exam or Engineering College level questions, utilizing a combination of textual, visual, and diagrammatic explanations.

Day-to-day Tasks

• You would spend time solving a variety of advanced chemistry problems, including those at the undergraduate and graduate level, and creating detailed explanations.
• You’ll regularly work with a mix of chemistry content—combining text with images, chemical equations, diagrams, and visual representations.

Requirements

• Qualification: Candidates pursuing a Ph.D./Postdoctoral degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field are eligible to apply for this program.
• Analytical Skills: Good research and analytical skills.
• Feedback Skills: Ability to provide constructive feedback and detailed annotations.
• Creative Thinking: Creative and lateral thinking abilities.
• Communication: Excellent structured communication and collaboration skills in a remote setting.
• Independence: Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setting.
• Technical Setup: Desktop/Laptop setup with a good internet connection.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to analyze and solve complex chemistry problems with a structured approach.
• Ability to explain chemistry concepts clearly using simple language, visuals, and simulations when needed.

Perks

• Work in a fully remote environment.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.
• Potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs.

Selection Process

• Shortlisted experts may be asked to complete an assessment.
• If you clear the assessment, you will be contacted for contract assignments with expected start dates, durations, and end dates.
• Some contract assignments require fixed weekly hours, averaging 20/30/40 hours per week for the duration of the contract assignment.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet

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