Physics Researcher - Fully Remote | Upto $180/hr

mercor; United States; Remoto; USD 96.000 - 248.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Mercor is seeking a Physics PhD for a remote contract role to solve advanced physics problems and review AI-generated proofs, derivations, and solutions for rigor and accuracy.

You will identify gaps, apply formal reasoning, and collaborate asynchronously with AI research teams, committing about 15 hours per week, with immediate start available.

Mercor offers a flexible remote engagement and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI research projects.

Competenze

• PhD in Physics from a top 50 program (US/UK/CA) is required.
• Degree must be in Physics, not applied physics or engineering.
• Strong graduate-level problem-solving across advanced physics topics.
• Ability to clearly articulate reasoning and reference relevant theorems or principles.
• Able to commit approximately 15 hours per week.

Mansioni

• Solve and evaluate challenging physics problems across various subfields.
• Review AI-generated proofs, derivations, and solutions for correctness, rigor, and clarity.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or unsupported reasoning in model outputs.
• Apply relevant citations, principles, and formal reasoning where appropriate.
• Work independently to complete tasks within 24 hours when work is available.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI research teams to improve AI systems' reasoning capabilities.

Conoscenze

Graduate-level physics problem solving

Clear reasoning & articulation

Academic collaboration

Formazione

PhD in Physics (Top 50 US/UK/CA)

Descrizione del lavoro

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 (Top 50 Program, US/UK/CA) Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$180/hour Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Solve and evaluate challenging physics problems across various subfields.
• Review AI-generated proofs , derivations, and solutions for correctness, rigor, and clarity.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or unsupported reasoning in model outputs.
• Apply relevant citations, principles, and formal reasoning where appropriate.
• Work independently to complete tasks within 24 hours when work is available.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI research teams to improve AI systems' reasoning capabilities .

Qualifications Must-Have

• PhD in Physics from a top 50 physics program in the United States, United Kingdom, or Canada.
• Degree must be in Physics rather than applied physics, engineering, or a closely related applied discipline.
• Strong graduate-level problem-solving ability across advanced physics topics.
• Ability to clearly articulate reasoning, reference relevant theorems or principles, and identify gaps in written solutions.
• Able to commit approximately 15 hours per week .

Preferred

• Ideally active in research or academia.

Start Date

• Available to begin immediately