Physics Research Scientist 2
Mercor
Part time
Software Development
Canada
Hiring from: Canada
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 Expert
Type: Independent Contractor
Compensation: $90–$150/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 5–6 weeks
Commitment: Flexible, project-based
Role Responsibilities
Must-Have
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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: Independent Contractor
Compensation: $90–$150/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 5–6 weeks
Commitment: Flexible, project-based
Role Responsibilities
- Solve and evaluate challenging physics problems across diverse fields to enhance AI model reasoning.
- Review AI-generated proofs and solutions for correctness and rigor, ensuring high-quality outputs.
- Provide structured feedback to improve mathematical reasoning models and identify gaps in writing.
- Collaborate with AI research teams to refine model evaluation techniques and benchmarks.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Must-Have
- PhD in Physics (not applied physics or engineering)
- Graduated from a top 30 physics program in the US, UK, or Canada
- Strong background in advanced problem-solving with the ability to articulate reasoning and reference theorems
- Ideally active in research/academia
- Independent contractor arrangement
- Payments processed weekly via Stripe Connect
- Submit your resume
- Complete an AI interview based on your resume
- Qualified applicants will receive follow-up within a few days with next steps
- 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: [email protected]
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