Physics PhD Olympiad Problem Specialist

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

Résumé du poste

A leading AI research consultancy is hiring a Physics Expert for a remote position, focusing on writing advanced physics problems and evaluating AI solutions. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD in physics or equivalent, with the ability to communicate clearly and evaluate problem rigor. This role offers a flexible commitment of 20–40 hours per week, with competitive compensation of $60–$80 per hour and a duration of around two months with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in physics or a related field, or IPhO medalist.
• Ability to articulate reasoning and derivations clearly.
• Evaluate the rigor and complexity of physics problems.

Responsabilités

• Write original IPhO-style physics problems.
• Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness and style.
• Identify logical flaws and insufficiently rigorous proofs.
• Provide clear and correct solutions using proper formatting.
• Maintain high standards of precision and problem difficulty.

Connaissances

Deep understanding of core theoretical concepts

Ability to articulate reasoning clearly

Strong evaluation skills of physics problems

Rigorous attention to detail

Formation

Master’s or PhD in physics or equivalent

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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