Research Physicist | Upto $85/hr Remote

Mercor is hiring experienced Physics professionals to join an exciting collaboration with a top AI research lab. This role involves contributing to the development and evaluation of advanced AI systems designed to replicate real-world workflows across classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, statistical physics, and relativity.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and assess complex problems in physics across various subdomains such as classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, statistical physics, and relativity
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for conceptual accuracy, mathematical rigor, and domain relevance
• Provide clear written feedback on physics problem sets and solutions
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI researchers and engineers to iterate and improve model performance
• Ensure scientific accuracy and academic precision in all physics content used to train or evaluate AI systems
  
  

Ideal Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or a directly related field from a top university
• 2+ years of academic experience (research, publication, teaching) or professional experience (scientist, engineer or researcher)
• Deep subject-matter expertise across core areas of physics
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
  
  

Project Timeline

• Start Date: Immediate
• Duration: 1–2 months
• Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week (potential to extend to 40 hours/week)
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours
  
  

Compensation & Contract

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($70–$85 USD/hr)
• Independent contractor
• Weekly payment via Stripe Connect
  
  

Application & Onboarding Process

• Upload your resume and application form
• AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session to understand your background, experience, and interest in the role
• Work trial: A paid, 4-hour assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver physics-specific output
  
  

About Mercor Mercor is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. We help leading AI labs accelerate progress by bringing in top-tier human expertise.

Apply today and leverage your physics expertise to help build the future of AI-driven scientific workflows!