AlignerrDomain experts
Chemistry Researcher (Masters/PhDs)
up to $90/hr
About this role, in Alignerr's words
What if your years of chemistry expertise could directly shape how AI reasons through the hardest scientific problems in the world? We're looking for Chemistry Researchers with advanced degrees to design, solve, and evaluate complex chemistry problems that train cutting-edge AI models to think like a scientist.
What you'll do
- Design and develop advanced, real-world chemistry problems spanning organic, inorganic, physical, or computational chemistry
- Solve and critically review complex problem sets to ensure scientific accuracy and depth
- Apply your domain expertise to challenge and improve how AI models reason through chemistry concepts
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- Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts
- Ensure clarity, rigor, and scientific integrity across all deliverables
- Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule
Candidate background
Who You Are
- Master's or PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field
- Deep expertise in one or more areas: organic, inorganic, physical, or computational chemistry
- Strong written communication skills — able to articulate complex concepts with precision and clarity
- Detail-oriented and methodical, with high standards for scientific accuracy
- Comfortable working independently in a remote, asynchronous environment
- Fluent in English
Nice to Have
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- Experience coding in Python or working with computational chemistry tools (e.g., Gaussian, VASP, ORCA)
- Prior involvement in data annotation, evaluation systems, or scientific quality review
- Background in teaching, curriculum design, or writing complex problem sets
- Familiarity with AI tools or machine learning concepts
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Chemistry Researcher (Masters/PhDs) | AI Training
About the Role
What if your years of chemistry expertise could directly shape how AI reasons through the hardest scientific problems in the world? We're looking for Chemistry Researchers with advanced degrees to design, solve, and evaluate complex chemistry problems that train cutting-edge AI models to think like a scientist.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for working researchers, postdocs, and academics who want meaningful, intellectually engaging work on their own schedule. No prior AI experience needed — just deep chemistry knowledge and a commitment to scientific rigor.
- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
* Design and develop advanced, real-world chemistry problems spanning organic, inorganic, physical, or computational chemistry * Solve and critically review complex problem sets to ensure scientific accuracy and depth * Apply your domain expertise to challenge and improve how AI models reason through chemistry concepts * Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and fellow domain experts * Ensure clarity, rigor, and scientific integrity across all deliverables * Work independently on task-based assignments — fully on your own schedule
Who You Are
* Master's or PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field * Deep expertise in one or more areas: organic, inorganic, physical, or computational chemistry * Strong written communication skills — able to articulate complex concepts with precision and clarity * Detail-oriented and methodical, with high standards for scientific accuracy * Comfortable working independently in a remote, asynchronous environment * Fluent in English
Nice to Have
* Experience coding in Python or working with computational chemistry tools (e.g., Gaussian, VASP, ORCA) * Prior involvement in data annotation, evaluation systems, or scientific quality review * Background in teaching, curriculum design, or writing complex problem sets * Familiarity with AI tools or machine learning concepts
Why Join Us
* Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs and AI teams * Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you * Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work * Make a direct, lasting impact on how AI understands and applies chemistry at a fundamental level * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
Working with AlignerrPay, getting started and work, from Alignerr's own pages
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- Getting paid
- Billed weekly, Monday to Sunday, with approved work paid by the following Friday, according to Labelbox's help center. Payment goes through Stripe Connect or PayPal depending on your location, with one provider per country. intercom.help/labelbox/en/articles/13600616-alignerr-paym..., alignerr.com/process
- Before your first paid task
- Sign up, apply, verify your identity, set up billing and onboard. Some jobs add a Zara AI interview or domain assessments. alignerr.com/process
- How much work
- Time to your first project depends on demand and your skills, and there is no minimum number of hours. alignerr.com/faqs
- Contract
- Independent contractor, under terms with ALIGNERR LLC. alignerr.com/faqs, alignerr.com/privacy
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Pay across the field: Domain experts
Across 692 roles in this field with a stated hourly rate in US dollars, on 18 platforms, the middle half pays $65 to $130 an hour at the top of the range, and the median is $100. This role's top rate, $90, is in the middle half. Of the 259 distinct rates we count, 112 are lower and 139 are higher.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alignerr (this platform) | 148 | $24 to $200 · median $80 |
| micro1 | 130 | $28 to $400 · median $110 |
| AfterQuery | 88 | $45 to $175 · median $100 |
| Handshake AI | 79 | $30 to $300 · median $85 |
| Mercor | 78 | $55 to $450 · median $120 |
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- First seen here on 27 Aug 2026, and still on Alignerr's list when we last read it on 13 Oct 2026.
- The listed pay has not changed since then.
- Posted by Alignerr
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- Listing ID
- 00fb339e-6e7e-4181-9bdd-8e01597df640
Pay as the source states it: “$75-90/hr”.
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