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