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Crossing Hurdles

Professor of Chemistry | $80/hr Remote

Remote

United kingdom

$ 80 /hour

Freelance

14-02-2026

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Skills

Problem-solving Attention to detail Training

Job Specifications

Position: Chemistry Expert (PhD, Master’s, or Olympiad Participants)

Type: Hourly contract

Compensation: $60–$80 per hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 2 months (with extension potential)

Role Responsibilities

Create novel, clear, and challenging Olympiad-style chemistry problems designed to advance frontier chemistry problem-solving
Develop problems that expose failure modes in frontier AI models to improve reasoning and robustness
Produce well-structured, rigorous solutions and explanations suitable for AI training
Contribute domain expertise to support safe and high-quality model development

Requirements

PhD or Master’s degree in chemistry or a related field, or experience participating in the International Chemistry Olympiad or equivalent competitions (AsChO, EChO, EUSO, IJSO, NChO, UKChO, USNCO, CCO, INChO, RChO, MChO)
Deep understanding of theoretical and experimental chemistry
Strong written reasoning skills
Rigorous attention to detail

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About the Company

At Crossing Hurdles, we specialise in customised recruitment and staffing solutions designed to drive success for businesses and professionals. Our focus is on connecting organisations with top-tier talent by sourcing, screening, and presenting only the top 1% of candidates across a wide range of industries. We work closely with clients to understand their unique needs, ensuring that we find candidates who not only fit the role but also align with their organizational culture. Over the past few quarters, we've successfully p... Know more