Research Scientist

About The Job

Mercor

Benchmark

General Catalyst

Peter Thiel

Adam D'Angelo

Larry Summers

Jack Dorsey

Position:

Type:

Contractor

Compensation:

$20–$30/hour

Location:

Remote

Commitment:

30 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate scientific correctness and conceptual rigor of LLM-generated responses in physics and engineering topics.
• Review outputs involving mathematical modeling, experimental methods, and theoretical frameworks in physics.
• Identify factual errors and reasoning flaws in model outputs to enhance accuracy.
• Benchmark model performance on advanced physics and applied engineering problems.
• Work independently and asynchronously using proprietary evaluation tools.
  

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 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.
• Strong proficiency in Python for scientific analysis and model evaluation.
  

Compensation & Legal

• Contractor position via Mercor
• Weekly payments through 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