Theoretical Physicist - Fully Remote | Up to $110/hr
$110 per hourMercor
New York, NY
- Remote job
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: Mathematical Physicist (PhD)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $80–$110/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 8 to 10 weeks
Commitment: 10 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Develop and solve research-level physics problems in your subfield. Ensure solutions are complete for independent verification.
- Review and audit completed work, maintaining high standards of written reasoning akin to mathematics.
- Collaborate with peers to create problems and evaluate AI model performance in physics research reasoning.
- Utilize Python , SymPy , and Jupyter for symbolic computation. Familiarity with an agentic coding extension in VS Code is useful.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance .
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD in mathematical physics, theoretical physics, or mathematics .
- Published work on specific phenomena in your subfield.
- Verifiable publication record with three to five representative papers.
- Working proficiency with LaTeX , Python , SymPy , 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, education, and research experience.
- Provide up to five areas you are the best fit for, with proof of your work.
- We verify your papers and authorship against the public record.
- Onboard directly or participate in a short live alignment call.
- A brief 30 to 45 minute assessment may be added if needed.
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 ziprecruiter.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Vacancy posted 10 days ago
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