Physics PhD - Research Specialist

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 Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$90/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 4–6 tasks/week

Role Responsibilities

• Develop complex physics problems to enhance AI model training and innovation.
• Evaluate the quality and rigor of AI-generated physics content to ensure high standards.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to improve training data and model outputs.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines and contribute to project goals.
• Provide detailed feedback to refine AI models and enhance their performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD in Physics from a top US/UK/Canada/Western European university.
• Undergraduate 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/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.