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Physics PhD - String Theory Expert

$70 - $90 per hour

Mercor

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: Physics PhD Experts (String theory, QFT, Particle physics & Nuclear physics)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$90/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Develop challenging problems in String theory , Quantum Field theory , particle physics , or nuclear physics to inform AI innovation.
  • Collaborate with AI labs to create high-quality data for large language models.
  • Evaluate and improve AI model outputs using domain expertise.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines.
  • Contribute 4-6 tasks weekly, each requiring several hours of rigorous work.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • PhD in Physics with specialization in String theory, Quantum Field theory, particle physics, or nuclear 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

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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Vacancy posted 24 days ago
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