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micro1STEM Expert – Chemistry & Computational Chemistry (PhD)
micro1 is hiring a STEM Expert – Chemistry & Computational Chemistry (PhD) for a remote contractor position available worldwide. In this role, the selected professional will…
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micro1 is hiring a STEM Expert – Chemistry & Computational Chemistry (PhD) for a remote contractor position available worldwide. In this role, the selected professional will contribute to training next-generation artificial intelligence systems by providing high-quality, real-world input that helps models learn, reason, and perform. The position suits subject matter experts with advanced academic backgrounds who can design and evaluate chemistry problems, workflows, and reasoning chains for AI benchmarking. Responsibilities…
Job Description
micro1 is hiring a STEM Expert – Chemistry & Computational Chemistry (PhD) for a remote contractor position available worldwide. In this role, the selected professional will contribute to training next-generation artificial intelligence systems by providing high-quality, real-world input that helps models learn, reason, and perform.
The position suits subject matter experts with advanced academic backgrounds who can design and evaluate chemistry problems, workflows, and reasoning chains for AI benchmarking. Responsibilities involve supplying insights on synthesis planning, reaction mechanisms, molecular simulations, electronic structure techniques, and spectroscopy analysis.
Candidates may come from various subfields including organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, or computational chemistry, alongside cheminformatics, drug discovery, and materials science. Applicants should be prepared to communicate scientific ideas clearly, document methodologies, and support the validation of chemistry-related artificial intelligence tools.
Responsibilities
- Design, critique, and evaluate chemistry and computational chemistry problems and reasoning chains for AI benchmarking
- Supply expert insights regarding synthesis planning, reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy analysis, electronic structure methods, and molecular simulations
- Optimize and assess experimental protocols, software configurations, and simulation parameters for reproducibility and accuracy
- Analyze simulation, spectroscopic, and chemical data to deliver actionable recommendations
- Guide the validation and development of AI models and tools using specialized domain knowledge
- Communicate scientific concepts both verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical collaborators
- Document best practices, findings, and methodologies to facilitate knowledge transfer
Requirements
- Hold a PhD in chemical biology, chemistry, computational chemistry, materials science, or a closely related discipline
- Possess practical research laboratory experience or extensive simulation-heavy research experience
- Demonstrate deep expertise in at least one designated chemistry or computational chemistry subfield
- Maintain professional written and spoken English proficiency at C1 level or higher
- Demonstrate proficiency in Python and standard industry tools within the candidate's subfield
- Exhibit strong quantitative, analytical, and scientific reasoning skills
- Have a proven track record of rigorous scientific problem-solving
Qualifications
- Academic background such as postdoc, research scientist, or faculty experience
- History of peer-reviewed publications, patents, or contributions to open-source scientific software
- Background working with AI or machine-assisted chemistry workflows and benchmarking
- Previous experience in retrosynthesis, drug discovery, or reaction prediction
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting specifies that the role type is remote and available worldwide.
What is the employment type?
This position is structured as a contractor role.
What education is required for this role?
Applicants must hold a PhD in chemistry, computational chemistry, chemical biology, materials science, or a closely related field.
What tools or programming languages are needed?
Candidates must be proficient in Python and standard industry tools relevant to their subfield, such as Gaussian, ORCA, Psi4, GROMACS, LAMMPS, or RDKit.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
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