Chemistry PhD – AI Response Evaluation SME

Reaxys Experience Mandatory | Remote Freelance Opportunity

Scholastika Knowledge Base Pvt. Ltd. is hiring Chemistry Subject Matter Experts for an AI-response evaluation project supporting a global education and knowledge-services organisation.

The selected experts will evaluate AI-generated scientific responses for accuracy, completeness, relevance and educational value.

This is not a general content-writing, data-annotation or entry-level chemistry role. It requires a completed PhD, an established research background and practical experience using Reaxys .

Priority chemistry disciplines The client already has a strong pool of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry experts. We are therefore prioritising candidates from the following areas:

- Materials Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Bio-inorganic Chemistry
- Process Chemistry
- Industrial Chemistry
- Battery Chemistry
- Electrochemistry
- Energy Storage Materials
- Paint and Coatings Chemistry
- Polymer Chemistry
- Surface Chemistry
- Catalysis
- Pharmaceutical Process Chemistry
- Chemical Process Development

Candidates from Organic, Medicinal or Pharmaceutical Chemistry may also apply, provided they meet all mandatory requirements. However, priority will be given to the disciplines listed above.

Mandatory eligibility requirements

Candidates must meet all the following requirements:

- Completed PhD in Chemistry or a closely related chemical-sciences discipline
- Minimum two years of professional or research experience after completion of the PhD
- Current or recent involvement in scientific, academic or industrial research
- Demonstrable hands-on experience using Reaxys
- Currently based in India
- Strong written English
- Ability to commit at least 10 hours per week

Reaxys experience is non-negotiable. Applications without practical Reaxys experience will not be considered. Relevant academic and professional backgrounds

Suitable specialisations include

- Materials Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Bio-inorganic Chemistry
- Process Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry




- Industrial Chemistry
- Polymer Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Electrochemistry
- Battery Materials
- Energy Storage
- Catalysis
- Surface and Interface Chemistry
- Paints and Coatings
- Chemical Engineering
- Pharmaceutical Process Development
- Synthetic Chemistry

Primary responsibilities
- Evaluate AI-generated responses across chemistry and related scientific topics
- Assess responses for scientific accuracy, completeness, relevance and educational utility
- Verify chemical reactions, structures, properties, synthesis pathways and scientific claims
- Use Reaxys and other authoritative scientific sources to validate information
- Identify factual errors, unsupported conclusions, missing context and misleading statements
- Review whether content is appropriate for the intended academic or professional audience
- Apply defined evaluation criteria and scoring rubrics consistently
- Provide clear, evidence-based feedback on response quality
- Critically assess references, reaction data and chemical literature
- Complete asynchronous evaluation assignments within specified deadlines
- Participate in quarterly evaluation cycles and ad-hoc assessment projects
- Maintain accuracy, confidentiality and consistency throughout the project

Required technical skills
- Reaxys
- Chemical Literature Review
- Scientific Research
- Chemistry Research
- Chemical Information Retrieval
- Reaction Searching
- Structure Searching
- Chemical Database Searching
- Scientific Content Evaluation
- Critical Appraisal
- Research Methodology
- Scientific Writing
- Literature Search Strategy
- Data Interpretation
- Citation Verification
- Chemical Synthesis
- Reaction Mechanisms
- Chemical Structure Analysis
- AI Response Evaluation




- Quality Assessment

Preferred expertise Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Materials characterisation
- Inorganic or bio-inorganic synthesis
- Battery materials and energy-storage systems
- Electrochemical analysis
- Paint, pigment or coatings formulation
- Polymer development
- Chemical process optimisation
- Process scale-up
- Catalysis
- Pharmaceutical process development
- Reaction-route evaluation
- Scientific publishing
- Peer review
- Patent or prior-art searching
- Systematic scientific literature review
- Evaluating AI-generated scientific content
- Working with structured assessment rubrics

General competencies
- Excellent written communication in English
- Solid scientific judgement
- Advanced analytical and critical-thinking skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to explain scientific errors clearly and concisely
- Ability to work independently in an asynchronous environment
- Comfortable using web-based platforms and digital evaluation tools
- Ability to meet defined turnaround times
- High standards of scientific accuracy and professional integrity

Engagement details
- Work mode: Fully remote
- Location eligibility: India
- Engagement type: Freelance contract
- Minimum availability: 10 hours per week
- Project duration: Through December 2026
- Schedule: Asynchronous
- Assignment timelines: Generally five days to two weeks, depending on workload
- Evaluation cycles: Quarterly, with possible ad-hoc assignments
- Extension: Possible, subject to project requirements and performance

Application requirements

Applicants should submit

- Updated CV
- PhD discipline and specialisation
- Month and year in which the PhD was officially awarded
- Summary of post-PhD research or industry experience
- Clear description of practical Reaxys usage
- Current location
- Weekly availability
- Expected hourly rate

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate hands-on Reaxys experience and at least two years of post-PhD experience will not be progressed.

📌 Chemistry PhD (India)
🏢 Scholastika Knowledge Base Private
📍 India