PhD Physicist and AMO Scientist

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 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: For any help or support, reach out to: View email address on click.appcast.io PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mercor