About mercor
mercor
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 PhD Experts (String theory, QFT, Particle physics & Nuclear physics)
Type:Contract
Compensation:$70–$90/hour
Location:Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Develop challenging problems in String theory, Quantum Field theory, particle physics, or nuclear physics to inform AI innovation.
- Collaborate with AI labs to create high-quality data for large language models.
- Evaluate and improve AI model outputs using domain expertise.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines.
- Contribute 4-6 tasks weekly, each requiring several hours of rigorous work.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD in Physics with specialization in String theory, Quantum Field theory, particle physics, or nuclear physics.
- 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
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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