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Chemistry PhD - Assessment Specialist
Mercor · India (Remote)
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CompanyMercor
LocationIndia (Remote)
Salary$61/hr - $77/hr
Work modeYes
Source
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Listed5 days ago
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About The Job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Applied Chemistry Benchmark Specialist
Type: Contract
Compensation: $61–$77/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10+ hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Author original chemistry questions that test deep conceptual understanding. Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined.
Rate each question's difficulty as Medium, Hard, or Expert. Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives.
Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions in markdown format. Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources.
Review pre-written questions for accuracy, clarity, and rigor. Edit where needed, rate difficulty, and document any changes made.
Flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability in verification tasks. Justify any edits made.
Qualifications
Must-Have
PhD or doctoral candidate in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain.
Strong command of graduate-level chemistry concepts, reaction mechanisms, and quantitative analysis.
Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely.
Preferred
Experience with rigorous academic problem design or chemistry olympiad writing is a strong plus.
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For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
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