Physics Expert - 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: Expert Physicist
Type: Contract
Compensation: $35–$75/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10+ hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Author original physics questions that test deep conceptual understanding. Ensure questions are unambiguous and self-contained.
• Rate question difficulty as Medium, Hard, or Expert. Provide one correct answer and nine plausible alternatives.
• Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions in markdown format. Include clear, concise intermediate steps.
• Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources. Use peer-reviewed journals and university repositories.
• For verification tasks, flag issues with clarity, completeness, or precision. Justify any edits made.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD or doctoral candidate in Physics, Applied Physics, Astrophysics, or a closely related field.
• Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain.
• Strong command of graduate-level physics concepts and mathematical formalism.
• Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely.

Preferred

• Experience with rigorous academic problem design or physics olympiad writing.

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.