Remote PhD Physicist for AI Data Quality

Mercor; Germany (OH); Remote; USD 96,432 - 123,984; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI research company is seeking a Physics Subject Matter Expert to develop high-quality data sets and evaluate AI-generated content. The role requires a PhD in Physics and strong communication skills in English. Responsibilities include collaborating with research teams and working independently on complex tasks. This remote position offers a competitive compensation of $70–$90/hour. Candidates should have a graduate degree from a recognized institution in the US, UK, Canada, or Western Europe.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics with specialization in Statistical mechanics, condensed matter physics, or atomic, molecular and optical physics.
• Graduate degree must be from a recognized institution in US, UK, Canada, or Western Europe.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality data sets by creating challenging problems in relevant physics fields.
• Evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy and rigor.
• Collaborate with AI teams to ensure data quality.
• Work independently to meet deadlines while improving model performance.
• Follow complex instructions with high attention to detail.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Proficiency in English

Education

PhD in Physics

Graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe

Job description

About The Job

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 Subject Matter Expert

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 Statistical mechanics, Condensed matter physics, or Atomic, molecular and optical physics.
• Evaluate the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content to strengthen reasoning and rigor in model outputs.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure data quality and relevance.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
• Follow complex instructions with high attention to detail.
  
  

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD in Physics with specialization in Statistical mechanics, condensed matter physics, or atomic, molecular and optical 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.
  
  

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form
  
  

Resources & Support

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

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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