Computational Chemistry Expert - Remote India
Listing checked September 18, 2026 · pay as published by Handshake AI
Overview
Handshake AI contracts chemists to shape how AI systems handle chemistry reasoning. You will build expert-level problems in computational chemistry and review model answers for technical accuracy, reproducibility, and how real simulation workflows unfold. The work runs as an ongoing project you can fit around a current role, with no fixed schedule or minimum hours. Pay is $62 per hour, and you must have Indian work authorization.
What You'll Do5
- 1Create advanced chemistry problems and scenarios that reflect real simulation, modeling, and reaction workflows.
- 2Evaluate AI-generated responses for technical accuracy, reproducibility, and alignment with practical chemistry methods.
- 3Write structured feedback that identifies errors, gaps, and weak reasoning in model answers.
- 4Use quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, or cheminformatics tools to ground tasks in credible domain practice.
- 5Complete tasks on your own schedule, with no minimum hour requirement.
Requirements10
- 1PhD in computational, physical, or theoretical chemistry. An MS plus pharma or materials industry experience also qualifies.
- 2First-author publications or a record of running production-scale simulation or DFT workflows.
- 3Depth in at least one sub-domain: quantum chemistry with Gaussian, ORCA, Psi4, or VASP; molecular dynamics with GROMACS or LAMMPS; or cheminformatics with RDKit and reaction or thermodynamic modeling.
- 4Meet at least two of the three core qualifications above to apply.
- 5Experience with multiple quantum chemistry, MD, and cheminformatics platforms strengthens your application.
- 6Production simulation or DFT pipeline work in pharma, materials, or energy research is a plus.
- 7Indian work authorization.
- 8Strong written communication and attention to detail.
- 9Ability to explain complex chemistry concepts in clear terms.
- 10Ability to work on your own in a remote, asynchronous setting.
Who Should Apply
The strongest candidate holds a PhD in computational, physical, or theoretical chemistry and can show first-author work or production-scale DFT runs. You likely fit if you have deep hands-on use of Gaussian, GROMACS, or RDKit, plus the ability to write clear critiques of AI outputs. The role is less suitable for chemists who need a set schedule, because tasks are asynchronous and self-paced. Applications often score low when candidates list general chemistry teaching or lab work without evidence of simulation, modeling, or reaction workflows. Missing Indian work authorization is an automatic rejection.
Salary Insight
The listing states $62.00 per hour for part-time, project-based work. That rate applies to a fellowship engagement, not a full-time salary, so total earnings depend on how many tasks you complete. For PhD-level chemists with simulation or DFT experience, the rate reflects the specialized nature of the work.
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Name the exact platforms you used and tie them to a result. For example, write 'ran DFT pipelines in Gaussian and VASP for a materials project' or 'built MD simulations in GROMACS for a pharma study,' then link a first-author paper or code repository. This gives reviewers proof of the sub-domain depth they screen for.
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