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Chemistry Researcher - Organic Synthesis
New York, NY · On-site +1
$125 - $225/hr
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Chemistry Researcher - Organic Synthesis
New York, NY · On-site +1
$125 - $225/hr
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Student Worker
Brookville, NY · On-site
$17/hr
Cheng Zhang's research lab has an opening for part time student researcher in catalyst design and ... Took chemistry course CHM3 at LIU. LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to ...
Student Worker
Brookville, NY · On-site
$17/hr
Cheng Zhang's research lab has an opening for part time student researcher in catalyst design and ... Took chemistry course CHM3 at LIU. LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to ...
... chemistry or a closely related discipline Additional Qualifications • Prior experience or demonstrated interest in catalyst synthesis and materials characterization • Ability and willingness to ...
... chemistry or a closely related discipline Additional Qualifications • Prior experience or demonstrated interest in catalyst synthesis and materials characterization • Ability and willingness to ...
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Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel ... Evaluate the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content in Physics , Chemistry , and Biology to ...
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Missoula, MT · On-site
Looking for a part time or relief Veterinarian role in a well-established veterinary hospital ... Full in-house laboratory (two Idexx Catalyst One Chemistry Analyzers, Idexx Procyte Hematology ...
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Knowledge of hydroprocessing fundamentals, catalyst mechanisms, and impacts on yield and quality ... PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry (preferred) * Knowledge of: * Fractionation and physical ...
Knowledge of hydroprocessing fundamentals, catalyst mechanisms, and impacts on yield and quality ... PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry (preferred) * Knowledge of: * Fractionation and physical ...
Knowledge of hydroprocessing fundamentals, catalyst mechanisms, and impacts on yield and quality ... PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry (preferred) * Knowledge of: * Fractionation and physical ...
Knowledge of hydroprocessing fundamentals, catalyst mechanisms, and impacts on yield and quality ... PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry (preferred) * Knowledge of: * Fractionation and physical ...
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Job description
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: Chemistry Researchers (Part-time)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $125–$225/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 8–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Author and review challenging chemistry problems to train and evaluate frontier AI models.
- Evaluate model outputs on tasks like retrosynthesis, mechanism prediction, and spectral interpretation.
- Identify areas where current models fail, focusing on mistakes a working PhD chemist would catch.
- Collaborate with a small program team and other senior contributors.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- First-author or co-first-author publications in top journals like JACS, Nature Chemistry, or Science.
- Doctoral or postdoctoral training at a top-20 global institution for chemistry or STEM.
- Competitive fellowships such as NSF GRFP, Hertz, or Sloan Research Fellow.
- Issued patents, spin-out companies, or grants as a named PI or co-PI.
- International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) Gold/Silver/Bronze medalist.
- Active research role: PhD candidate, postdoc, instructor, faculty, principal scientist, or industry researcher.
Engagement
- Part-time: 8 to 20 hours per week.
- W-2 employment with Cincinnatus LLC; payroll, benefits, and compliance handled by Cincinnatus.
- Compensation reflects research seniority and credentials.
- No fixed end date; contributors continue as long as the program needs their expertise.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/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.