Research Physicist
About the role
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 Professional
Type: Contract Compensation: $30–$80/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10+ hours/week Role Responsibilities
- Develop realistic, domain-appropriate physics tasks spanning classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics, and more.
- Review AI-generated answers for conceptual soundness, accuracy, and mathematical validity.
- Author high-quality reference solutions that demonstrate rigorous problem-solving and clear exposition.
- Flag incorrect logic, flawed assumptions, or computational errors in model outputs.
- Collaborate asynchronously with researchers and peer experts through shared documentation and structured written feedback.
Qualifications Must-Have
- PhD or MSc in physics or a closely related field.
- 3+ years of experience in physics research, teaching, or applied problem-solving.
- Strong command of theoretical frameworks, modeling, and quantitative methods.
- Excellent written communication and analytical reasoning skills.
- Experience assessing scientific accuracy and pedagogical clarity in technical content.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Submit a brief resume or LinkedIn profile detailing your physics background and areas of expertise.
- Complete a short skills questionnaire; a paid trial task may be used to assess fit.
- Mercor will follow up with next steps and additional project details.
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. ,
Research Physicist
About the role
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 Professional
Type: Contract Compensation: $30–$80/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10+ hours/week Role Responsibilities
- Develop realistic, domain-appropriate physics tasks spanning classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics, and more.
- Review AI-generated answers for conceptual soundness, accuracy, and mathematical validity.
- Author high-quality reference solutions that demonstrate rigorous problem-solving and clear exposition.
- Flag incorrect logic, flawed assumptions, or computational errors in model outputs.
- Collaborate asynchronously with researchers and peer experts through shared documentation and structured written feedback.
Qualifications Must-Have
- PhD or MSc in physics or a closely related field.
- 3+ years of experience in physics research, teaching, or applied problem-solving.
- Strong command of theoretical frameworks, modeling, and quantitative methods.
- Excellent written communication and analytical reasoning skills.
- Experience assessing scientific accuracy and pedagogical clarity in technical content.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Submit a brief resume or LinkedIn profile detailing your physics background and areas of expertise.
- Complete a short skills questionnaire; a paid trial task may be used to assess fit.
- Mercor will follow up with next steps and additional project details.
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. ,