
AI Tutor, Organic & Polymer Chemistry Specialist (NMR/Spectroscopy)
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AI‑generatedAI Tutor and subject matter expert for evaluating AI model performance in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and NMR spectroscopy. You'll design expert-level chemistry prompts, assess model outputs for scientific validity, and identify reasoning failures to improve AI capabilities.
Job Description
About the Role
We're looking for a Organic & Polymer Chemistry Specialist (NMR/Spectroscopy) Specialist to to serve as a subject matter expert on AI model evaluation projects. You'll design rigorous chemistry prompts, assess model outputs at an expert level, and help identify where models break down in scientific reasoning
What You'll Do
Create and evaluate complex chemistry prompts across organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, NMR spectroscopy, and molecular analytical characterization
Apply adversarial prompting strategies to induce and document model reasoning errors
Critically assess the accuracy, depth, and scientific validity of AI-generated responses
Contribute to quality standards and provide calibrated feedback to the broader team
What We're Looking For
PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field
Graduate-level expertise across multiple areas of Chemistry
Permanently based in the US
Prior hands-on experience in AI data annotation or RLHF
Excellent written communication and analytical skills
Extra Credit
Publications in peer-reviewed chemistry or physics journals.
Experience with adversarial prompting, model evaluation, or AI red teaming strongly preferred
Teaching, tutoring, or curriculum development experience in physical chemistry or theoretical sciences.
Experience with computational chemistry tools (e.g., Gaussian, ORCA, MATLAB).
Background in scientific annotation or technical quality assurance.
Additional Information
Location: Fully remote (no visa sponsorship available)
Schedule: Flexible hours — contribute as much or as little as you’d like each week. (No minimum hours per week, capped at 40hrs/week.)
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