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 …