Physics PhD - String Theory Expert
$70 - $90 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: 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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