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STEM Expert – Chemistry & Computational Chemistry (PhD)

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Requirements

  • PhD in Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Materials Science, or closely related fieldMust
  • Hands-on research lab experience including wet lab or extensive simulation-heavy researchMust
  • Deep expertise in at least one chemistry subfield (organic synthesis, inorganic, physical, analytical, computational, cheminformatics, materials science, or polymer chemistry)Must
  • Professional written and spoken English at C1 level or higherMust
  • Proficiency in Python and/or industry-standard computational chemistry tools (Gaussian, ORCA, Psi4, GROMACS, LAMMPS, RDKit)Must
  • Excellent quantitative, analytical, and scientific reasoning skillsMust
  • Track record of rigorous scientific problem-solving in complex chemistry domainsMust
  • Academic experience as postdoc, research scientist, faculty, or equivalent
  • Peer-reviewed publications, patents, or contributions to open-source scientific software
  • Experience with AI/ML-assisted chemistry workflows or benchmarking
  • Background in drug discovery, reaction prediction, or retrosynthesis

What you'll do

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities for documenting and explaining technical concepts
  • Design, evaluate, and critique chemistry and computational chemistry problems, workflows, and reasoning chains
  • Provide expert-level insights on reaction mechanisms, synthesis planning, spectroscopy analysis, molecular simulations, and electronic structure methods
  • Assess and optimize experimental protocols, simulation parameters, and software configurations for accuracy and reproducibility
  • Analyze chemical, spectroscopic, and simulation data and provide actionable recommendations
  • Guide the development and validation of chemistry-related AI models and tools using domain knowledge
  • Document findings, methodologies, and best practices to ensure knowledge transfer
  • Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical collaborators

Keywords

Molecular dynamics and electronic structure method expertiseCheminformatics and drug discovery knowledge

About the role

Role Title: STEM Expert – Chemistry & Computational Chemistry (PhD) Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote (Worldwide) Job Summary: In this role, you’ll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. Key Responsibilities: • Design, evaluate, and critique chemistry and computational chemistry problems, workflows, and reasoning chains to support AI benchmarking initiatives. • Provide expert-level insights on reaction mechanisms, synthesis planning, spectroscopy analysis, molecular simulations, and electronic structure methods. • Assess and optimize experimental protocols, simulation parameters, and software configurations for accuracy and reproducibility. • Analyze chemical, spectroscopic, and simulation data and provide actionable recommendations. • Leverage domain knowledge to guide the development and validation of chemistry-related AI models and tools. • Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly, both in writing and verbally, to technical and non-technical collaborators. • Document findings, methodologies, and best practices to ensure knowledge transfer across the customer’s team. Areas of Expertise (we welcome applicants from any of the following): • Organic synthesis & reaction mechanisms • Inorganic & organometallic chemistry • Physical & theoretical chemistry • Analytical chemistry & spectroscopy • Computational chemistry & molecular dynamics • Cheminformatics & drug discovery • Materials science & polymer chemistry Required Skills and Qualifications: • PhD in chemistry, computational chemistry, chemical biology, materials science, or a closely related field. • Hands-on research lab experience , including wet lab experience for experimental subfields, or extensive simulation-heavy research for computational subfields. • Deep expertise in at least one of the areas listed above. • Professional written and spoken English (C1 or higher). • Proficiency in Python and/or industry-standard tools in your subfield (e.g., Gaussian, ORCA, Psi4, GROMACS, LAMMPS, RDKit). • Excellent quantitative, analytical, and scientific reasoning skills. • Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with the ability to clearly document and explain technical concepts. • Track record of rigorous scientific problem-solving in complex chemistry domains. Preferred Qualifications: • Academic experience (postdoc, research scientist, faculty, or equivalent), strongly preferred. • Peer-reviewed publications, patents, or contributions to open-source scientific software. • Experience with AI/ML-assisted chemistry workflows or benchmarking. • Background in drug discovery, reaction prediction, or retrosynthesis. Originally posted on Himalayas

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