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Physics Expert - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr

$90 per hour

Mercor

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 PhD Experts (Advanced Quantum, Electrodynamics & Classical Mechanics)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $70–$90/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 4–6 tasks/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Develop challenging problems in Advanced Quantum Mechanics , Advanced Electrodynamics , or Advanced Classical Mechanics to inform future AI innovation .
  • Create high-quality data sets to advance state-of-the-art large language models .
  • Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure data relevance and accuracy.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines.
  • Contribute 4–6 tasks per week, each requiring several hours of rigorous physics expertise.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • PhD in Physics with specialization in Advanced Quantum Mechanics , Advanced Electrodynamics , or Advanced Classical Mechanics .
  • 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

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