Mathematical Physicist Phd - Specialist

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a PhD-level Mathematical Physicist for a remote, contract engagement lasting 8 to 10 weeks. The role focuses on solving research-level physics problems, auditing results, and collaborating on AI model performance in physics reasoning.

Candidates must have a PhD in mathematical physics, theoretical physics, or mathematics, with three to five representative publications. Proficiency in LaTeX, Python, SymPy, and Jupyter, plus English at B2 or higher, is required.

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematical or theoretical physics or mathematics.
• Three to five representative publications in your subfield.
• Proficiency in LaTeX, Python, SymPy, and Jupyter; strong written reasoning.
• English at B2 or above.

Responsibilities

• Develop and solve research-level physics problems in your subfield, verifiable for independent checking.
• Review and audit completed work with 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 VS Code agentic extension is useful.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.

Skills

Independent work

Academic publication

English writing (B2+)

Education

PhD in mathematical physics, theoretical physics, or mathematics

Tools

Python

SymPy

Jupyter

LaTeX

VS Code (agentic coding extension)

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.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]