PhD Physicist and Artificial Intelligence Scientist

PhD Physicist and Artificial Intelligence Scientist

Contractor position via Mercor. Remote. 30 hrs/week.

Pay: $50–$60/hour.

About the Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquarters: San Francisco. Investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, Jack Dorsey.

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate scientific correctness, conceptual rigor, and depth of LLM-generated responses across physics and engineering topics.
• Review outputs involving mathematical modeling, experimental methods, and theoretical frameworks in physics.
• Identify factual errors, reasoning flaws, and conceptual misunderstandings in model outputs.
• Benchmark model performance on advanced physics and applied engineering problems.
• Work independently and asynchronously using proprietary evaluation tools.

Qualifications

• PhD (or PhD candidate) in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong command of graduate-level physics and mathematical reasoning.
• Excellent written communication and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting.

Compensation & Legal

• Contractor position via Mercor.
• Weekly payments through Stripe Connect.

Application Process

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

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