Astrophysics Specialist – Remote Role

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

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

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