Astrophysics & AI Data Scientist (Remote, Part-Time)

mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; CAD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Physics PhD contractor for remote work. The role involves solving advanced problems in statistical mechanics, condensed matter, and AMO physics, while contributing to AI-related data projects.

You will work asynchronously with AI research teams and deliver high-quality data to inform the future of AI innovation. The position specifies a contract and a commitment of 4–6 tasks per week, with an hourly compensation of $85.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics.

Responsibilities

• Develop challenging problems in Statistical Mechanics, Condensed Matter, AMO Physics, and other sub-domains.
• Contribute to a project involving state-of-the-art large language models.
• Create high-quality data to inform the future of AI innovation.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure data quality and relevance.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Physics

Graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe

Job description

Mercor is seeking a Physics PhD contractor for remote work. The role involves solving advanced problems in statistical mechanics, condensed matter, and AMO physics, while contributing to AI-related data projects.

You will work asynchronously with AI research teams and deliver high-quality data to inform the future of AI innovation. The position specifies a contract and a commitment of 4–6 tasks per week, with an hourly compensation of $85.