Chemistry Research Scientist (Remote | $45–$90/hr)

Job summary

Create expert-level scientific problems, reference answers, and literature-grounded evaluation rubrics, then assess AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, reasoning, and depth. Apply expertise across computational chemistry, structural biology, and drug discovery, and explain scientific reasoning while participating in feedback and peer-review cycles.

Job details

Computational Chemistry, Structural Biology & Drug Discovery Scientist (PhD) (Remote | $45–$90/hr) Position: Computational Chemistry, Structural Biology & Drug Discovery Scientist (PhD) Type: Contractor Compensation: $45–$90/hour Location: Remote (Worldwide) About the Opportunity This opportunity is for PhD-level scientists to contribute to next-generation AI training and evaluation. You'll develop challenging scientific problems and assess AI-generated answers across computational chemistry, structural biology, and drug discovery. Key Responsibilities Create expert-level scientific problems with clear, verifiable solutions. Evaluate AI outputs for scientific accuracy, reasoning, and depth. Develop reference answers and evaluation rubrics grounded in scientific literature. Apply expertise in molecular modeling, protein structure prediction, docking, QSAR/ADMET, and omics data analysis. Explain scientific reasoning clearly and participate in feedback and peer-review cycles. Required Qualifications PhD in Computational Chemistry, Structural Biology, Biophysics, Bioinformatics, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field. Hands-on academic or industry research experience; wet-lab experience is a plus. Professional written and spoken English proficiency (C1 or higher). Preferred Qualifications Postdoctoral or pharmaceutical/biotech research experience. Strong publication record, especially first-author papers. Experience with molecular simulations, structure prediction, docking, cheminformatics, proteomics, or metabolomics. Practical Python skills; R, Bash, and machine learning experience are advantageous. Experience in scientific writing, benchmarking, or AI model evaluation. Compensation $45–$90/hour. Remote contract opportunity open worldwide. 50 openings listed. Application Process Submit your application with an updated resume highlighting relevant research experience. Complete the required screening or assessment steps. Proceed with further evaluation and onboarding if selected.

What you’ll do

Create expert-level scientific problems, reference answers, and literature-grounded evaluation rubrics, then assess AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, reasoning, and depth. Apply expertise across computational chemistry, structural biology, and drug discovery, and explain scientific reasoning while participating in feedback and peer-review cycles.

Requirements

A PhD in computational chemistry, structural biology, biophysics, bioinformatics, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field is required, along with hands-on academic or industry research experience and professional English proficiency at C1 or higher. Preferred qualifications include postdoctoral or pharmaceutical/biotech research, a strong publication record, relevant computational methods, practical Python skills, and experience in scientific writing, benchmarking, or AI evaluation.

Listed skills

• Python · Preferred
• Machine learning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Computational Chemistry
• Structural Biology
• Drug Discovery
• Molecular Modeling
• Protein Structure Prediction
• Molecular Docking
• QSAR/ADMET
• Omics Data Analysis
• Molecular Simulations
• Cheminformatics
• Proteomics
• Metabolomics
• Python
• Machine Learning
• Scientific Writing
• AI Model Evaluation

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Healthcare
• Data & Analytics
• Technology

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