Senior Physicist

Company Introduction

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.

Role Overview

Position: Physics PhD Expert – Contract, Remote
Commitment: 15-20 hours per week, potential to extend to 40 hours
Duration: Minimum of 1-2 months
Contribute subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge project involving state-of-the-art large language models. Help create high-quality data to inform the future of AI innovation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute subject matter expertise to AI projects
• Create high-quality data by developing difficult problems in physics
• Collaborate with AI labs to advance AI innovation
• Ensure high attention to detail in all tasks

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

• Physics PhD from a top US, UK, Canadian, or European university
• High attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in English

Engagement Details

Contract Type: Hourly contractor
Compensation: Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous
Start Date: Ongoing from August with rolling applications

Application Process

Complete a short AI interview and written form, taking 20-30 minutes in total

Apply through Mercor to shape frontier AI research.