Physicist

Company Introduction

Mercor

Benchmark

General Catalyst

Peter Thiel

Adam D'Angelo

Larry Summers

Jack Dorsey

Role Overview

• Position: Physics Professional – Independent Contractor, Remote
• Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week (potential to extend to 40 hours/week)
• Duration: 1–2 months
• Join an exciting collaboration with a top AI research lab. Contribute to developing AI systems replicating real-world workflows in physics.
  

Responsibilities

• Create and assess complex problems in physics across subdomains like classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, statistical physics, and relativity.
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for conceptual accuracy, mathematical rigor, and domain relevance.
• Provide clear written feedback on physics problem sets and solutions.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to iterate and improve model performance.
• Ensure scientific accuracy and academic precision in all physics content used to train or evaluate AI systems.
  

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or a directly related field from a top university
• 2+ years of academic or professional experience in research, publication, teaching, or as a scientist, engineer, or researcher
• Deep subject-matter expertise across core areas of physics
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
  

Engagement Details

• Compensation: $70–$85 USD/hr
• Contract Type: Independent contractor
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours
• Payment: Weekly via Stripe Connect
  

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: support@mercor.com