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 (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.