Applied Physics PhD - Benchmark Expert PhD Position

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Job summary

Mercor is seeking an Applied Physics Benchmark Specialist on a contract basis to design and curate challenging physics questions for AI research partnerships. This role emphasizes deep conceptual understanding over rote recall and offers remote work with a light weekly commitment.

There is a compensation range of $61–$77 per hour for approximately 10 hours per week, reflecting a flexible, project-based engagement typical in cutting-edge research collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Author original physics questions that test deep conceptual understanding, not surface-level recall…

Job description

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 Details

• Position: Applied Physics Benchmark Specialist
• Type: Contract
• Compensation: $61–$77/hour
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Author original physics questions that test deep conceptual understanding, not surface-level recall…