Astrophysics Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $85/hr

Visa Hunt; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 89.000 - 113.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mercor is seeking a Physics PhD for a remote, contract position supporting AI research initiatives. You will tackle challenging problems in Statistical Mechanics, Condensed Matter, AMO Physics, and contribute to projects involving large language models.

The successful candidate holds a PhD in Physics and a graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe, with exceptional attention to detail and fluent English. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, start date February.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Physics required.
• Graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe preferred.
• High attention to detail essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

English proficiency

Ausbildung

PhD in Physics

Graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe

Jobbeschreibung

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.