Physics PhD Olympiad Problem Expert

Mercor; À distance; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A leading AI talent consultancy is seeking a Physics Expert for a remote role to write advanced physics problems for AI models and evaluate their outputs. Candidates should possess a Master's or PhD in physics or related fields, with an emphasis on clarity in reasoning and attention to detail. This position allows for a commitment of 20-40 hours per week and offers a compensation of $60–$80 per hour for approximately two months, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in physics or a related field required.
• Ability to evaluate rigor and complexity of physics problems.
• Experience in Olympiad competitions is beneficial.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Logical reasoning

Attention to detail

Physics problem evaluation

Clear communication

Formation

Master’s or PhD in physics or related field

IPhO participation or medalist

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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