Physics Expert; Masters​/PhDs

Physics Expert (Masters/PhDs)

Mercor is seeking Physics PhDs for a premier project with one of the world's top AI labs. In this role you will leverage your subject‑matter expertise to contribute to a cutting‑edge project involving frontier large‑language models, crafting high‑quality, challenging problems in your domain that have real‑world applicability.

• Have a Masters or PhD in Physics from a top U.S. university.
• Have experience coding in Python or MATLAB for projects or research.
• Have field‑specific experience in Condensed Matter Physics, Optics, Quantum Information/Computing, Computational Physics, Astrophysics, or Particle Physics.
• Have high attention to detail.
• Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Have excellent proficiency in English.
• Are currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, the U.K., or Australia.

• Work asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain.
• Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real‑world applicability.
• Commit to 15–20 hours of work per week with potential for increased hours and extension.
• Work fully remotely and asynchronously.

• This role will begin in late December with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

• Complete a short interview to assess your domain expertise.
• Receive payment for up to 1 hour of onboarding time, including the screening process and a few onboarding videos, if hired.

• Legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor.
• Paid out at the end of each week via Stripe Connect.

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs, headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Our distinguished investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Not Applicable

Full-time

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology