Computational Chemist | Remote

Computational Chemistry & Electronic Structure Problem Designer Remote | Hourly Contract | $70-$100/hr | 15 20 Hours per WeekQuick SnapshotDesign graduate-level computational problems evaluating advanced reasoning using quantum chemistry and electronic structure workflowsBuild benchmark tasks grounded in real computational chemistry and molecular electronic structure analysisWork with PySCF and related quantum chemistry tools for Hartree Fock, DFT, TDDFT, CASSCF, and post-HF methodsWork remotely as an independent contractor on a flexible scheduleEarn $70-$100 per hour with opportunities for project extensions based on performance and calibration outcomesParticipate in iterative evaluation cycles against frontier model performanceReceive weekly payments through Stripe or WiseRequirementsDesign original computational problems requiring advanced use of quantum chemistry software such as PySCF or similar electronic structure toolkitsDevelop tasks involving excited-state analysis, orbital diagnostics, method selection, and interpretation of electronic structure outputsConstruct problems that test reasoning about computational artifacts, convergence issues, and limitations of different quantum chemistry methodsDemonstrate strong Python programming skills for building simulation pipelines, oracle functions, and validation frameworksApply hands-on expertise with computational chemistry tools through research, publications, or professional workWork independently in Linux-based environments and remote compute sandboxes while iterating on task design using calibration feedbackExperience with benchmark design, reproducible computational workflows, or multiple electronic structure methods is preferredEasy apply to proceed.