Professor of Physics

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: Physics Professional

Type: Contract

Compensation: $30–$80/hour

Commitment: 10+ hours/week

• Develop realistic, domain-appropriate physics tasks spanning classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics, and more.
• Review AI-generated answers for conceptual soundness, accuracy, and mathematical validity.
• Author high-quality reference solutions that demonstrate rigorous problem-solving and clear exposition.
• Flag incorrect logic, flawed assumptions, or computational errors in model outputs.
• Collaborate asynchronously with researchers and peer experts through shared documentation and structured written feedback.

• PhD or MSc in physics or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of experience in physics research, teaching, or applied problem-solving.
• Strong command of theoretical frameworks, modeling, and quantitative methods.
• Excellent written communication and analytical reasoning skills.
• Experience assessing scientific accuracy and pedagogical clarity in technical content.

• Submit a brief resume or Linked In profile detailing your physics background and areas of expertise.
• Complete a short skills questionnaire; a paid trial task may be used to assess fit.
• Mercor will follow up with next steps and additional project details.

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