Remote Quantum Information Scientist (Contract)

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

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Quantum Information Science Physicist (PhD) for a remote contract role. The position aims to tackle complex quantum information problems to enhance AI model reasoning, with independent, asynchronous work and flexible hours.

Compensation is $80–$110 per hour for an 8 to 10 week engagement, at 10 hours per week. Remote work enables collaboration with AI research teams across time zones.

Qualifications

• Proficient in LaTeX, Python, SymPy and Jupyter for research work.
• Experience publishing in relevant quantum information/optics areas.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills for complex physics problems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate research-level physics problems in quantum information to improve AI model reasoning.
• Design and solve problems with comprehensive solutions for peer verification.
• Review and audit work for accuracy against quantum information principles.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to refine model outputs and training data quality.
• Work independently and asynchronously with flexible hours to meet deadlines.

Skills

LaTeX

Python

SymPy

Jupyter

Education

PhD in quantum information, quantum optics

Job description

Mercor is seeking a Quantum Information Science Physicist (PhD) for a remote contract role. The position aims to tackle complex quantum information problems to enhance AI model reasoning, with independent, asynchronous work and flexible hours.

Compensation is $80–$110 per hour for an 8 to 10 week engagement, at 10 hours per week. Remote work enables collaboration with AI research teams across time zones.