Mercor is hiring experienced Physics professionals
to join an exciting collaboration with a top AI research lab. This role involves contributing to the development and evaluation of advanced AI systems designed to replicate real-world workflows across classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, statistical physics, and relativity.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and assess complex problems in physics across various subdomains such as 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
Ideal Qualifications
- PhD in Physics or a directly related field from a top university
- 2+ years of academic experience (research, publication, teaching) or professional experience (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
Project Timeline
- Start Date: Immediate
- Duration: 1–2 months
- Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week (potential to extend to 40 hours/week)
- Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours
Compensation & Contract
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($70–$85 USD/hr)
- Independent contractor
- Weekly payment via Stripe Connect
Application & Onboarding Process
- Upload your resume and application form
- AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role
- Work trial: A paid, 4-hour assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver physics-specific output
About Mercor
Mercor is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. We help leading AI labs accelerate progress by bringing in top-tier human expertise.
Apply today and leverage your physics expertise to help build the future of AI-driven scientific workflows!
