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Research Physicist – Up to $90/hr

Remote-first Full-time Now hiring

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 high-quality data by creating challenging problems in Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Electrodynamics, or Advanced Classical Mechanics.
  • Evaluate and refine AI model training with rigorous physics expertise.
  • Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model outputs and innovation.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines.
  • Contribute to a cutting-edge project involving state-of-the-art large language models.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • PhD in Physics with specialization in Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Electrodynamics, or Advanced Classical Mechanics.
  • 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]

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