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Posted Jun 2, 2026

Chemistry Expert (Olympiad or PhD)

### **1. Role Overview** Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research group on a project to advance frontier chemistry problem-solving in multilingual contexts. We are seeking chemistry experts with either International Chemistry Olympiad experience or a PhD in chemistry. The goal of this project is to collect, organize, and curate high-level chemistry questions and resources from diverse international sources to support the training of cutting-edge AI models. This is a short-term, remote opportunity for those excited about applying their expertise to frontier AI research. ### **2. Key Responsibilities** - Conduct research to identify advanced chemistry questions and resources (in any language) - Curate and organize files into a structured dataset - Ensure the scientific accuracy and difficulty level of sourced materials - Extract detailed reasoning frameworks and analyses from academic source materials ### **3. Ideal Qualifications** Background in chemistry with one of the following: - Medalist or participant in the International Chemistry Olympiad (preferred) - PhD in any subfield of chemistry Other qualifications: - Strong ability to evaluate the rigor and complexity of chemistry problems - Multilingual background or experience working with international chemistry resources preferred - Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills ### **4. More About the Opportunity** - Expected time commitment: 10–20 hours/week - Short-term engagement, estimated 1–2 months ### **6. Application Process** - Submit your resume or CV highlighting chemistry background and relevant achievements - Complete a brief form outlining your availability and language skills - Selected applicants will be contacted within a few days with next steps