Chemistry Expert (UK)
handshakeNew York, NY
Chemistry Expert (UK)
handshakeNew York, NYSenior L5
$65/hr
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APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)CHEMISTRY EXPERT (UK) Up to $65/hr Depending on the project Master's, Ph.D's, Postdocs Remote Part-time Flexible hours
Opportunity Overview Handshake is looking for experienced chemists to support AI research through flexible, part-time contract work. This is not a traditional job — you'll draw on your hands-on experience in computational, physical, or theoretical chemistry to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI reason like a practicing chemist. This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside your current role.
What You'll Do:
Use your domain expertise to create expert-level computational chemistry problems and scenarios grounded in real simulation, modeling, and reaction workflows
Review and evaluate AI-generated responses for technical accuracy, reproducibility, and alignment with how the work is actually done
Provide structured written feedback to help improve AI model performance
Complete tasks at your own pace with no set schedule or minimum hour requirement
Qualifications:
Industry/research experience — first-author publications or a track record of running production-scale simulation/DFT workflows
Degree:
PhD in Computational, Physical, or Theoretical Chemistry. An MS paired with pharma or materials industry experience also qualifies
Sub-domain depth — demonstrated expertise in one of the following areas: Quantum chemistry (Gaussian, ORCA, Psi4, VASP) Molecular dynamics (GROMACS, LAMMPS) Cheminformatics (RDKit) and reaction/thermodynamic modeling
Candidates who meet at least 2 of the 3 qualifications above are also encouraged to apply.
Additional qualifications:
(not required, but strengthen your application) Proficiency across multiple quantum chemistry, MD, and cheminformatics platforms
Experience running production simulation or DFT pipelines in a pharma, materials, or energy research setting
Required for all applicants Must have UK work authorization
Strong written communication and attention to detail
Ability to explain complex chemistry concepts clearlyAbility to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment
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Level
Senior L5
Salary
$65/hr
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
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Industry
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Posted
4 days ago