Quantum Physicist - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr

mercor; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. This remote contract role seeks a Physics PhD expert in string theory, QFT, particle or nuclear physics to inform AI innovation. You will work asynchronously, contributing multiple weekly tasks with rigorous analysis.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe, show exceptional communication, and deliver high-detail work in English. Start date is February with rolling review of applications.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics with specialization in String theory, QFT, particle physics or nuclear physics.
• Graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe.
• High attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop challenging problems in String theory, Quantum Field theory, particle physics, or nuclear physics to inform AI innovation.
• Collaborate with AI labs to create high-quality data for large language models.
• Evaluate and improve AI model outputs using domain expertise.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines.
• Contribute 4-6 tasks weekly, each requiring several hours of rigorous work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English proficiency

Remote collaboration

Education

PhD in Physics

US/UK/Canada/Western Europe degree

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 (String theory, QFT, Particle physics & Nuclear physics) Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$90/hour Location: Remote Role

Responsibilities

• Develop challenging problems in String theory , Quantum Field theory , particle physics , or nuclear physics to inform AI innovation.


• Collaborate with AI labs to create high-quality data for large language models.


• Evaluate and improve AI model outputs using domain expertise.


• Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines.


• Contribute 4-6 tasks weekly, each requiring several hours of rigorous work.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD in Physics with specialization in String theory, Quantum Field theory, particle physics, or nuclear physics.


• 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.