Remote Physics Researcher for AI Reasoning & Proofs
mercor
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Job summary
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
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.
Skills
Education
Job description
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.
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