Physicist Researcher | Up to $90/hr

Mercor
San Francisco, CA

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 Subject Matter Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $70–$90/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 4–6 tasks/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Develop challenging problems in String theory , Quantum Field theory , particle physics , or nuclear physics to inform AI innovation.
  • Contribute to high-quality data creation for state-of-the-art large language models .
  • Evaluate and refine AI model training and outputs with rigorous physics expertise .
  • Collaborate asynchronously and independently to meet project deadlines.
  • Ensure complex instructions are followed accurately to enhance AI model performance .

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.

Posted 2026-03-21

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