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

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  Fundamental & Theoretical Physics:
  
  Theoretical Mechanics, Theoretical Optics, Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, Fluid Physics
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  Modern & Applied Physics:
  
  Electromagnetism and Photonics, Optics and Acoustics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Solid State Physics, Semiconductor Physics, Biophysics
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  Space & Cosmological Sciences:
  
  Astrophysics and Cosmology
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  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