Chemistry Expert

Opportunity Overview

Handshake is looking for experienced chemists to support AI research through flexible, part-time contract work. This is not a traditional job — you'll draw on your hands-on experience in computational, physical, or theoretical chemistry to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI reason like a practicing chemist.

This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside your current role.

What You'll Do

• Use your domain expertise to create expert-level computational chemistry problems and scenarios grounded in real simulation, modeling, and reaction workflows
• Review and evaluate AI-generated responses for technical accuracy, reproducibility, and alignment with how the work is actually done
• Provide structured written feedback to help improve AI model performance
• Complete tasks at your own pace with no set schedule or minimum hour requirement

Qualifications

• Degree — Master or PhD in Chemistry or any related field. An MS paired with pharma or materials industry experience also qualifies

Additional qualifications (not required, but strengthen your application)

• Proficiency across multiple quantum chemistry, MD, and cheminformatics platforms
• Experience running production simulation or DFT pipelines in a pharma, materials, or energy research setting

Required for all applicants

• Must have US work authorization
• Strong written communication and attention to detail
• Ability to explain complex chemistry concepts clearly
• Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment

F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility. If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school’s requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. See our Help Center article for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.