Astrophysics Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $85/hr

mercor; Österreich; Teletrabalho; EUR 88 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Mercor is seeking a Physics PhD for a remote, contract-based role delivering high-quality physics problems and data for AI research.

The candidate will apply advanced knowledge in Statistical Mechanics, Condensed Matter, and AMO physics to support state-of-the-art AI projects, collaborating with cross-border teams and producing robust datasets.

Fluency in English and precise written communication are essential; the role is flexible, with start date in February and rolling applications.

Qualificações

• PhD in Physics required.
• Graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe.
• High attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency in English.

Responsabilidades

• Develop challenging problems in Statistical Mechanics, Condensed Matter, AMO Physics, and other sub-domains.
• Contribute to a project involving state-of-the-art large language models.
• Create high-quality data to inform the future of AI innovation.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure data quality and relevance.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Communication

English proficiency

Formação académica

PhD in Physics

Graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

Type: Contract

Compensation: $85/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 4–6 tasks/week

Role Responsibilities

• Develop challenging problems in Statistical Mechanics , Condensed Matter , AMO Physics , and other sub-domains.
• Contribute to a project involving state-of-the-art large language models .
• Create high-quality data to inform the future of AI innovation .
• Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure data quality and relevance.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines.

Qualifications Must-Have

• PhD in 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.

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