Physicist, Research | Up to $80/hr

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

Résumé du poste

A leading AI solutions company is seeking a remote Physics Expert for a contract role. The position involves writing advanced IPhO-style physics problems, evaluating AI-generated solutions, and ensuring high standards of precision in problem difficulty. Candidates must have a Master’s or PhD in physics or relevant competition experience. This role requires a commitment of 20–40 hours per week, with potential for extension. Competitive compensation ranging from $60-$80 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in physics or equivalent competition experience required.
• Ability to articulate reasoning clearly in writing.
• Strong capability in evaluating physics problem complexity.

Responsabilités

• Write original physics problems for AI models.
• Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness and clarity.
• Identify logical flaws and rigorous proofs.

Connaissances

Advanced problem writing

Evaluation of AI-generated solutions

Attention to detail

Formation

Master’s or PhD in physics

Experience in IPhO or equivalent competitions

Description du poste

Overview

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

• 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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