PhD Physicist & AI Research Scientist

About The Job

Mercor  connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include  Benchmark ,  General Catalyst ,  Peter Thiel ,  Adam D'Angelo ,  Larry Summers , and  Jack Dorsey .

Position:  AI Research Specialist

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

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