Remote Chemistry AI Trainer (PhD) - 34441

Role Overview:

We are looking for researchers with a strong Chemistry background to help fine-tune and evaluate large language models (LLMs). Your work will help LLMs get better at understanding and solving complex chemistry problems, such as multi-step conceptual or quantitative questions in areas like organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and computational chemistry.

Research Objectives:

As a contributor to this research-focused initiative, you may be asked to complete the following or similar tasks:

• A reaction was studied in a differential packed-bed reactor with a known catalyst mass and flow rate. Assuming a specific rate form involving pressure-dependent terms, determine the expression for the rate law.
• A coal gasifier operating at high temperature uses a feed of steam and air to produce synthesis gas from pure carbon. Given the feed composition and operating conditions, calculate the equilibrium concentration of a specific gas in the output stream at 1000 K.

These tasks are designed to find model weaknesses and improve training and evaluation workflows.

Candidate Profile:

• Academic Background:

  Enrolled in or completed a PhD/Postdoc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field.

• Analytical Skills:

  Strong ability to solve advanced chemistry problems with clear and structured reasoning.

• Communication Skills:

  Clarity in explaining complex chemical concepts and providing feedback with precision.

• Research Independence:

  Ability to work independently in a remote research environment and participate actively in team discussions.

• Technical Setup:

  Access to a reliable computer and internet setup to participate in remote assignments.

Note: This position is open only to candidates who have completed or are currently pursuing a Ph.D.; applications that do not meet this criterion will not be considered.

Time Commitment & Contract Details:

• Commitments Required:

  at least 4 hours per day and minimum 20 hours per week with 4 hours of overlap with PST. (We have 3 options of time commitment: 20 hrs/week, 30 hrs/week, or 40 hrs/week)

• Engagement type:

  Contractor assignment/freelancer (no medical/paid leave)

• Duration of contract:

  1 month; [expected start date is next week]

Selection Process:

About Turing:

Turing is one of the world’s fastest-growing AI companies, accelerating the advancement and deployment of powerful AI systems.

Turing helps customers in two ways: Working with the world’s leading AI labs to advance frontier model capabilities in thinking, reasoning, coding, agentic behavior, multimodality, multilinguality, STEM, and frontier knowledge; and leveraging that work to build real-world AI systems that solve mission-critical priorities for companies.

Why work with Turing?

• Work on research that directly impacts the future of language model performance in mathematics and STEM.
• Collaborate with a global network of experts shaping next-generation AI benchmarks.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge model evaluation strategies in an academic–industry hybrid setting.