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Chemistry Expert

🇺🇸 Remote - US 🕑 Contract 💰 TBD 💻 Other 🗓️ February 16th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Handshake is hiring a Chemistry Expert to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. The role involves using advanced chemistry knowledge to evaluate AI-generated content, design rigorous chemistry questions, and provide feedback to improve AI's understanding of chemical reasoning and problem-solving.

Highlights
  • Design domain-relevant chemistry questions and review AI responses for scientific accuracy and chemical validity.
  • Work asynchronously with a flexible schedule and no minimum hour requirement, averaging 5-20 hours per week during active projects.
  • Contribute remotely and participate in ongoing, project-based tasks alongside other professional commitments.
  • Requires a PhD or current doctoral/postdoctoral enrollment in Chemistry or closely related fields.
  • Strong expertise in chemical reasoning, experimental design, reaction mechanisms, and data analysis across various chemistry subdisciplines.
  • No prior AI or technical experience is necessary.
  • Project placement depends on current needs with potential opportunities for future projects.
  • Work authorization available for F-1 students eligible for CPT or OPT; STEM OPT is not supported.

Chemistry Expert Full Description

Overview
Handshake is seeking Chemistry PhDs to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional academic or full-time role. You’ll use your advanced chemistry training to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand chemical reasoning, experimental design, reaction mechanisms, data interpretation, and technical problem-solving.
This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity that can be done alongside research, teaching, postdoctoral work, or industry employment.

About Handshake AI
Details
  • This project involves using your experience in chemistry to design rigorous, domain-relevant questions and review AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, logical consistency, and chemical validity. No prior AI or technical experience is required.
  • Fully remote with a flexible, asynchronous schedule and no minimum hour requirement; most contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when participating in an active project.
  • Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available.

Qualifications
  • Doctoral students and graduates (including those currently enrolled in a PhD program or in postdoctoral positions) in Chemistry or closely related fields.
  • Strong background in advanced chemical reasoning, experimental design, reaction mechanisms, data analysis, and core principles across subdisciplines such as organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, materials, or computational chemistry.

Work authorization information
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.