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: $65–$75/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 15–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate asynchronously with a team of experts in Physics.
• Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.
• Elevate the quality of AI models by integrating domain expertise.
• Work independently to improve AI model performance.
• Ensure high-quality outputs in Physics through rigorous problem-solving.

Qualifications Must-Have

• Master's or PhD in Physics from a top US university.
• Experience coding in Python and MATLAB for projects or research.
• Field-specific experience in Condensed Matter Physics, Optics, Quantum Information/Computing, Computational Physics, Astrophysics, Particle Physics.
• High attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency in English.
• Based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.

Start Date

• Late December; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview Process

• Short interview to assess domain expertise.
• Paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time, including screening and onboarding videos.

Compensation & Legal

• Legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor.
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

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