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Physics PhD Olympiad Problem Specialist

Job in Germany, Pike County, Ohio, USA
Listing for: Mercor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-17
Job specializations:
  • Science
    Data Scientist, Research Scientist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60 - 80 USD Hourly USD 60.00 80.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Germany

Overview

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

Physics Expert

Type

Contract

Compensation

$60–$80/hour

Location

Remote

Duration

~2 months, with extension potential

Commitment

20–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities
  • Write original & advanced IPhO-style physics problems to challenge frontier AI models.
  • Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness, clarity, and style and identify where models fail.
  • Identify logical flaws, incomplete reasoning, or insufficiently-rigorous proofs.
  • Provide clear, concise, and correct solutions & chain of thought reasoning using proper LaTeX formatting.
  • Maintain extremely high standards of precision and problem difficulty.
Qualifications
  • Master’s or PhD in physics (or a related field), or Olympiad participant or medalist in the IPhO or equivalent competitions.
  • Deep understanding of your domain’s core theoretical and experimental concepts.
  • Ability to articulate reasoning and derivations clearly in written form.
  • Strong ability to evaluate the rigor and complexity of physics problems.
  • Rigorous attention to detail in verifying solutions.
Start Date

Rolling start dates; setup typically within 1–2 days of approval.

Application Process
  • Submit your resume or CV highlighting physics background and relevant achievements.
  • Complete a brief interview (20–30 minutes).
  • Submit a short form detailing your experience writing problems and competing in physics competitions.
Resources & Support
  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check:
  • For any help or support, reach out to:

PS:
Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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