Mathematical Physicist Phd - Specialist

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Mathematical Physicist (PhD) for a remote, contract role. You will develop and solve research-level physics problems, review work with rigorous reasoning, and collaborate to assess AI model performance in physics research.

Proficiency in Python, SymPy, Jupyter, and LaTeX is required, with English at least B2. The position is 8–10 weeks, 10 hours/week, remotely.

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematical physics, theoretical physics, or mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and solve research-level physics problems in your subfield.
• Review and audit completed work with high standards of written reasoning.
• Collaborate with peers to create problems and evaluate AI model performance in physics research.
• Utilize Python, SymPy, and Jupyter for symbolic computation; VS Code extension is a plus.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Skills

Python

SymPy

Jupyter

LaTeX

English (B2)

Education

PhD in mathematical physics

Three to five representative papers

Tools

Python

SymPy

Jupyter

LaTeX

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: Mathematical Physicist (PhD)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $80-$110/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 8 to 10 weeks
Commitment: 10 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and solve research-level physics problems in your subfield. Ensure solutions are complete for independent verification.
• Review and audit completed work, maintaining high standards of written reasoning akin to mathematics.
• Collaborate with peers to create problems and evaluate AI model performance in physics research reasoning.
• Utilize Python, SymPy, and Jupyter for symbolic computation. Familiarity with an agentic coding extension in VS Code is useful.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD in mathematical physics, theoretical physics, or mathematics.
• Published work on specific phenomena in your subfield.
• Verifiable publication record with three to five representative papers.
• Working proficiency with LaTeX, Python, SymPy, and Jupyter.
• English at B2 or above, including written reasoning.