PhD Chemistry AI Safety Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Develop or assess expert-level prompts within specialized chemistry disciplines.

• Analyze model-generated outputs for scientific accuracy, clarity, usefulness, and appropriate management of chemistry-related topics.

• Detect incorrect explanations, unsupported assertions, absent scientific context, or unsafe response behaviors.

• Examine technical documents across various chemistry subfields.

• Categorize chemistry prompts, dialogues, and model outputs in accordance with established guidelines.

• Annotate technical materials based on scientific accuracy, safety considerations, and project-specific standards.

• Deliver clear written feedback that articulates evaluation decisions and pertinent scientific issues.

• Uphold consistency, precision, and professional judgment throughout submitted review tasks.

• Evaluate chemical safety, security, and the responsible management of dual-use information.

• Assess sensitive, hazardous, or safety-critical chemistry materials.

• Review content involving laboratory concepts, computational chemistry, synthesis-related reasoning, or specialized technical subjects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Completion or ongoing pursuit of a PhD in chemistry or a closely related discipline.

• Extensive expertise in one or more chemistry subfields, such as organic, inorganic, analytical, physical, medicinal, or computational chemistry.

• Relevant experience in chemical engineering, materials science, laboratory research, computational techniques, or technical chemistry evaluation.

• Strong scientific reasoning abilities and exceptional written communication skills in English.

• Sound judgment regarding chemical safety and the responsible management of sensitive scientific data.

• Capability to adhere to structured guidelines and consistently apply evaluation criteria.

• Ability to operate independently in a remote, project-based setting.

• Research experience involving laboratory techniques, computational methods, synthesis, chemical analysis, safety protocols, or technical scientific writing.

• Previous experience with AI or machine learning is optional.

• Research, coursework, or professional experience related to chemical safety, chemical security, synthesis, hazardous materials handling, or responsible scientific evaluation is advantageous.

• Experience in reviewing, grading, annotating, or red-teaming technical materials is a plus.

• Familiarity with evaluating scientific writing, technical explanations, research outputs, or model-generated responses is beneficial.

• Experience applying structured rubrics, safety guidelines, or content classification criteria is a plus.

• Eligible candidates should reside in the United States.

• Expected part-time commitment of approximately 15–25 hours per week, with potential flexibility up to 40 hours depending on project scope and availability.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote with flexible scheduling options.

• Competitive hourly rates ranging from $55–$65.

• Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise.

• Flexible assignments tailored to research background and scientific expertise.

• Project durations may be extended, shortened, or modified based on scope and performance.

• Potential for increased hours up to 40 depending on project scope and availability.