Job Description

Mercor is seeking PhD holders, doctoral candidates, and outstanding Master's graduates in physics and related disciplines to join a high-impact AI research initiative in partnership with a leading artificial intelligence lab.

Key Domains

Here is a list of domains. If you belong to or have expertise in one or more of them, feel free to apply -- we're excited to have you on the team!

Fundamental Physics:

Theoretical Mechanics, Theoretical Optics, Statistical Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Physics, Optics and Acoustics

Modern & Applied Physics:

Electromagnetism and Photonics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Solid State Physics, Semiconductor Physics, Biophysics

Space and Cosmological Sciences:

Astrophysics and Cosmology

Engineering Disciplines:

Electrical Engineering, Control Theory and Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Key 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.

Requirements

PhD (candidate/recipient) or Masters

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. Strong proficiency in Python, particularly for scientific analysis and model evaluation, is required.

Role Details

Part-time (20 hours/week)

Remote and asynchronous

work environment

Flexible schedule

to accommodate global contributors

Compensation

Contractor position via Mercor $20-$30/hour, depending on expertise and domain depth Weekly payments through Stripe Connect

About Mercor

Mercor is a San Francisco-based company connecting top professionals with leading AI initiatives. Investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.