Role Description
Mercor is seeking PhD holders, doctoral candidates, and outstanding Master’s graduates in physics and related disciplines to join a high-impact AI research initiative in partnership with a leading artificial intelligence lab.
Key Domains
- Fundamental & Theoretical Physics: Theoretical Mechanics, Theoretical Optics, Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, Fluid Physics
- Modern & Applied Physics: Electromagnetism and Photonics, Optics and Acoustics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Solid State Physics, Semiconductor Physics, Biophysics
- Space & Cosmological Sciences: Astrophysics and Cosmology
- Engineering Disciplines & Control Systems: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Theory and Control Engineering
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate scientific correctness, conceptual rigor, and depth of LLM-generated responses across physics and engineering topics.
- Review outputs involving mathematical modeling, experimental methods, and theoretical frameworks in physics.
- Identify factual errors, reasoning flaws, and conceptual misunderstandings in model outputs.
- Benchmark model performance on advanced physics and applied engineering problems.
- Work independently and asynchronously using proprietary evaluation tools.
Requirements
- PhD (or PhD candidate) in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Strong command of graduate-level physics and mathematical reasoning.
- Excellent written communication and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting.
Role Details
- Part-time (30 hours/week)
- Remote and asynchronous work environment
- Flexible schedule to accommodate global contributors
Compensation
- Contractor position via Mercor
- $20–$30/hour, depending on expertise and domain depth
- Weekly payments through Stripe Connect
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