Mercor

Physics PhD / Astrophysics Specialist

Mercor

Remote · Contract

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Experience
Any
Salary
USD 85 – USD 85 / hour
Openings
1
Posted
5 hours ago
Work mode
Work from home
Education
PhD in Physics
Eligibility
Applicants with a PhD in Physics and a graduate degree from the US, UK, Canada, or Western Europe are eligible to apply. Strong English communication, careful attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are also expected.
Resume
Required to apply

Job description

About the Role

This remote contract role is for a Physics PhD who can help build advanced training data for AI research work. The company works with leading AI labs and focuses on pairing strong technical talent with research teams.

Compensation and Commitment

The pay rate for this assignment is $85 per hour. The expected workload is about 4 to 6 tasks each week.

What You Will Do

  • Design difficult problems across areas such as statistical mechanics, condensed matter physics, AMO physics, and related specialties.
  • Support a project that uses cutting-edge large language models.
  • Produce high-quality data that can help improve future AI systems.
  • Work alongside AI research teams to keep outputs accurate and relevant.
  • Handle tasks independently and asynchronously while meeting deadlines.

Required Background

  • A PhD in Physics is required.
  • A graduate degree from the US, UK, Canada, or Western Europe is required.
  • You should be highly detail-oriented.
  • Strong written and spoken communication skills are essential.
  • Excellent English proficiency is required.

Start Date

The role is expected to begin in February, and applications are reviewed as they come in.

Application Steps

  • Submit your resume.
  • Complete an AI-based interview built around your resume.
  • Fill out the application form.

Support

If you need help with the process or platform details, support is available through the company’s help channel.

Additional Information

The hiring team reviews applications every day. Candidates must complete the AI interview and all application steps to be considered.

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