Research Physicist

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

$70–$90/hour

Location

Remote

Commitment

4–6 tasks/week

Role Responsibilities

• Develop challenging problems in String theory, Quantum Field theory, particle physics, or nuclear physics to inform AI innovation.
• Contribute to high-quality data creation for state-of-the‑art large language models.
• Evaluate and refine AI model training and outputs with rigorous physics expertise.
• Collaborate asynchronously and independently to meet project deadlines.
• Ensure complex instructions are followed accurately to enhance AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must‑Have

• PhD in Physics with specialization in String theory, Quantum Field theory, particle physics, or nuclear physics.
• 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

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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