Senior Physicist | Up to $90/hr

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

Job summary

A leading talent connection company is seeking a Physics Expert to develop high-quality datasets by creating complex problems in General Relativity and Cosmology. This remote position offers $70–$90 per hour and requires collaboration with AI research teams, alongside responsibilities in evaluating AI model performance. Candidates must hold a PhD in Physics with a focus on relevant specializations and possess excellent communication skills. Applications will be reviewed starting in February, and the process includes a resume upload and AI interview.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics with specialization in General Relativity, Astrophysics, or Cosmology is mandatory.
• Graduate degree required from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe.
• High attention to detail is crucial for this role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality data sets for AI using physics expertise.
• Evaluate AI model performance with rigorous physics evaluations.
• Collaborate with AI teams to enhance training data quality.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.
• Follow complex instructions for accuracy in AI-generated content.

Skills

High attention to detail

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Excellent proficiency in English

Education

PhD in Physics with specialization in General Relativity, Astrophysics, or Cosmology

Graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe

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 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 General Relativity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology.
• Evaluate and improve AI model performance using rigorous physics expertise.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance the quality of training data.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and contribute effectively.
• Follow complex instructions to ensure the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics with specialization in General Relativity, Astrophysics, or Cosmology.
• Graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe.
• High attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency in English.

Must-Have

• PhD in Physics with specialization in General Relativity, Astrophysics, or Cosmology.
• 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.