Convection Stability Physicist - PhD - AI Trainer
$80 - $110 per hourMercor
Job Description
Job Description
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: Fluid Dynamics and Convection Stability Physicist (PhD)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $80–$110/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 8 to 10 weeks
Commitment: 10 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Evaluate research-level physics problems in your subfield to enhance AI model reasoning .
- Design and solve complex problems, ensuring solutions are verifiable by specialists.
- Review and audit completed work to maintain high standards of model outputs .
- Collaborate asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance .
- Utilize LaTeX , Python , and Jupyter for problem-solving and documentation.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD in fluid mechanics, applied mathematics, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field.
- Published work on convection stability specifically.
- Verifiable publication record with three to five representative papers.
- Working proficiency with LaTeX , Python , and Jupyter .
- English at B2 or above , including written reasoning.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Apply and complete the attached form with basic information and research experience.
- Provide DOIs or arXiv IDs of your own papers as proof of expertise.
- We verify your papers and authorship against the public record.
- Onboard directly or participate in a live alignment call.
- A brief 30 to 45 minute assessment may be added if needed.
Resources & Support
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- For any help or support, reach out to: View email address on ziprecruiter.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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