Physics Expert | $75/hr Remote | Mercor

Crossing Hurdles; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 67,129 - 77,456; Part time

Job summary

A referral partner for AI research is seeking a Physics Expert to develop and review complex problems for a remote position. Candidates should hold a Master’s or PhD in Physics and have expertise in specialized subfields. Strong coding skills in Python or MATLAB along with excellent communication abilities are essential. This hourly contract role offers compensation based on skills, with a pay range of $65 to $75 per hour. Grow your career by collaborating with leading AI research labs.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Physics from a top U.S. university (or equivalent).
• Strong expertise in one or more specialized subfields of physics.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop, solve, and review complex physics problems with real-world applications.
• Apply domain expertise in areas like condensed matter physics or quantum information.
• Collaborate with experts and AI researchers to enhance model reasoning.

Skills

Experience coding in Python

Experience coding in MATLAB

Exceptional written communication skills

Exceptional verbal communication skills

Education

Master’s or PhD in Physics

Job description

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Base pay range

$65.00/hr - $75.00/hr

At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with the world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.

Organization: Mercor

Position: Physics Expert (Masters/PhDs)

Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: $65–$75/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities (Training support will be provided)

• Develop, solve, and review complex physics problems with real-world applications.
• Apply domain expertise in areas such as condensed matter physics, optics, quantum information/computing, computational physics, astrophysics, or particle physics.
• Collaborate asynchronously with other experts and AI researchers to enhance model reasoning and understanding.
• Ensure high standards of accuracy, clarity, and analytical rigor in all developed content.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Physics from a top U.S. university (or equivalent).
• Experience coding in Python or MATLAB for academic or research purposes.
• Strong expertise in one or more specialized subfields of physics.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Application Process (Takes 20 min)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume (15 min)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Research, Education, and Science
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Industries

• Higher Education and Research Services

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