Physics Researcher - Fully Remote

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

Physics Subject Matter Expert

Type

Contract

Compensation

$85/hour

Location

Remote

Commitment

4–6 tasks/week

Role Responsibilities

• Develop challenging problems in Physics to inform future AI innovations.
• Create high-quality data sets for AI model training and evaluation.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model outputs.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.
• Leverage expertise in Statistical Mechanics, Condensed Matter, and AMO Physics.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics with specialization in Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Electrodynamics, or Advanced Classical Mechanics.
• Graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe.
• High attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency in English.

Start Date

February; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

1. Upload resume
2. AI interview based on your resume
3. Submit form

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