Applied Physics Research Scientist

Mercor; À distance; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A leading tech recruitment firm is seeking a Physics Expert for a remote role focused on creating advanced physics problems for AI research. Candidates should have a Master’s or PhD in physics, with exceptional problem evaluation skills and attention to detail. The position requires about 20–40 hours per week, and offers competitive pay at $60–$80/hour, with a commitment of approximately 2 months and potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in physics or equivalent competitions.
• Deep understanding of core theoretical and experimental concepts.
• Ability to articulate reasoning clearly in writing.
• Strong evaluation of physics problem rigor.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Write IPhO-style physics problems for AI models.
• Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness and clarity.
• Identify logical flaws and proof deficiencies.
• Provide clear solutions using LaTeX formatting.
• Maintain high standards of problem difficulty.

Connaissances

Physics problem creation

Evaluation of AI models

Logical reasoning

Detail verification

Formation

Master’s or PhD in Physics

Description du poste

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 Expert

Type

Contract

Compensation

$60–$80/hour

Location

Remote

Duration

~2 months, with extension potential

Commitment

20–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Write original & advanced IPhO-style physics problems to challenge frontier AI models.
• Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness, clarity, and style and identify where models fail.
• Identify logical flaws, incomplete reasoning, or insufficiently-rigorous proofs.
• Provide clear, concise, and correct solutions & chain of thought reasoning using proper LaTeX formatting.
• Maintain extremely high standards of precision and problem difficulty.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in physics (or a related field), or Olympiad participant or medalist in the IPhO or equivalent competitions.
• Deep understanding of your domain’s core theoretical and experimental concepts.
• Ability to articulate reasoning and derivations clearly in written form.
• Strong ability to evaluate the rigor and complexity of physics problems.
• Rigorous attention to detail in verifying solutions.

Start Date

• Rolling start dates; setup typically within 1–2 days of approval.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Submit your resume or CV highlighting physics background and relevant achievements.
• Complete a brief interview (20–30 minutes).
• Submit a short form detailing your experience writing problems and competing in physics competitions.

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: [e-mail]

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