Quantum Chemist - Fully Remote | Upto $100/hr

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: Computational Chemistry & Electronic Structure Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$100/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 15–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities - Design challenging computational problems in Computational Chemistry & Electronic Structure using PySCF for quantum chemistry calculations. - Develop problems requiring strategic planning for AI to uncover hidden information through simulations and experiments. - Test and refine problems against state-of-the-art AI models to achieve target difficulty. - Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure problems align with real scientific workflows. - Work independently to create problems that challenge AI reasoning beyond surface-level pattern matching. Qualifications Must-Have - Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM field ( MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience ). - Proven proficiency with scientific software libraries through research publications or professional work. - Strong Python skills for writing problem setups and solution validators. - Ability to work independently and refine designs based on feedback. - Comfortable in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes. Preferred - Experience across multiple domains or tools. - Familiarity with benchmark or evaluation design. - Background in scientific teaching or exam/problem-set design. - Experience with computational reproducibility and containerized environments. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) - Upload resume - AI interview based on your resume - Submit form Resources & Support - For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: - For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas