Astrophysics PhD - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr

mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; CAD 137,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking Physics PhD Experts (General Relativity, Astrophysics & Cosmology) for a contract, remote role. Location: Remote. Compensation: $70–$90/hour. Commitment: 4–6 tasks per week.

You will develop high-quality data sets by creating challenging problems in General Relativity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology, and collaborate with AI research teams to ensure data quality and relevance while working independently to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics with specialization in General Relativity, Astrophysics, or Cosmology.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality data sets by creating challenging problems in General Relativity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology.
• Evaluate and refine AI model training to enhance future AI innovations.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure data quality and relevance.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines.
• Provide structured feedback to improve AI model outputs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Physics (General Relativity, Astrophysics or Cosmology)

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: Physics PhD Experts (General Relativity, Astrophysics & Cosmology)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $70–$90/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 4–6 tasks/week

Role Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality data sets by creating challenging problems in General Relativity , Astrophysics , and Cosmology .


• Evaluate and refine AI model training to enhance future AI innovations .


• Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure data quality and relevance.


• Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines.


• Provide structured feedback to improve AI model outputs .

Qualifications Must-Have

• PhD in Physics with specialization in General Relativity , Astrophysics , or Cosmology .


• Graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe .


• High attention to detail .


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills .


• Excellent proficiency in English .

Start Date

• February ; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.