Physics PhD - Quantum Mechanics Expert

Mercor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsidian is seeking a Physics PhD specializing in Statistical Mechanics, Quantum, and other areas to contribute to innovative AI projects. The successful candidate will create high-quality data for AI developments and address complex physics problems.

Applicants should have a PhD in Physics along with excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail. The role is flexible and ongoing from February with rolling applications.

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD in Physics.
• Received your graduate degree in US/UK/Canada/Western Europe.
• Have high attention to detail.
• Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Have excellent proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Contribute subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge project.
• Help create high-quality data for AI innovation.
• Come up with difficult problems in the domain.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Proficiency in English

Education

PhD in Physics

Job description

Mercor is seeking Physics PhD’s (Graduated) specializing in one of the following sub‑domains:

• Statistical Mechanics, Condensed Matter & AMO Physics
• Advanced Quantum, Electrodynamics & Classical Mechanics
• String theory, QFT, Particle physics & Nuclear physics
• General Relativity, Astrophysics & Cosmology

In this role, you will contribute your subject matter expertise to a cutting‑edge project involving state‑of‑the‑art large language models. Specifically, you will help create high‑quality data that will inform the future of AI innovation by coming up with difficult problems in your domain.

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD in Physics
• Received your graduate degree in US/UK/Canada/Western Europe
• Have high attention to detail
• Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Have excellent proficiency in English

Details

• The role is ongoing starting in February and continuing with rolling applications
• Experts are expected to contribute 4–6 tasks per week, each taking several hours to complete
• The work will require rigorous physics expertise and ability to follow complex instructions

Screening Process

You will need to complete a short AI interview and form – the whole application process should last 20–40 minutes.