Research Physicist – Up to $90/hr

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 Subject Matter Expert Type:

Contract Compensation:

$70–$90/hour Location:

Remote Commitment:

4–6 tasks/week Role Responsibilities Develop high-quality data sets by creating challenging problems in

Statistical mechanics ,

Condensed matter physics , or

Atomic, molecular and optical physics . Evaluate the accuracy and depth of

AI-generated content

to strengthen reasoning and rigor in

model outputs . Collaborate with

AI research teams

to ensure data quality and relevance. Work

independently and asynchronously

to meet deadlines while improving

AI model performance . Follow complex instructions with high

attention to detail . Qualifications Must-Have PhD in Physics

with specialization in Statistical mechanics, condensed matter physics, or atomic, molecular and optical physics. Graduate degree from

US/UK/Canada/Western Europe . High

attention to detail . Exceptional

written and verbal communication skills . Excellent

proficiency in English . Start Date February ; applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Upload resume AI interview based on your resume Submit form Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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