Physics PhD - General Relativity Expert

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 PhD Experts (General Relativity, Astrophysics & Cosmology)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$90/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality data by creating challenging problems in General Relativity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology.
• Evaluate the impact of AI models on future innovations in the field.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure data quality and relevance.
• Work independently to complete 4-6 tasks per week, each requiring several hours.
• Follow complex instructions with high attention to detail.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD in Physics with specialization in General Relativity, Astrophysics, or Cosmology.
• 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)

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

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.